New registration obligation for packaging in Spain

The Spanish packaging law obliges producers to register their packaging. Distributors from abroad must also register through an authorised representative if they sell packaged products in Spain.

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General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 obliges
GPSR Risk Analysis Required

Mandatory for almost every product: According to the GPSR, producers must draw up technical documentation for the products they place on the market. The technical documentation must be based on an internal risk analysis.

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General Product Safety Regulation requires Responsible Person
EU Responsible Person Service for the GPSR and more

Since 16 July 2021, it is against the law to sell products with CE marking without a Responsible Person in the EU. In addition, a Responsible Person must also be specified in accordance with the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988.

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Personal EU Batteries Regulation Training
Ready for the new Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542

Find out which obligations the EU Batteries Regulation places on you and how to deal with them in your specific case. Receive comprehensive information on how to implement your obligations with regard to labelling, battery passport, EPR and due diligence obligations in the supply chain.

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Recurring errors in “is-input-report” are subject to fines

The EAR foundation (German WEEE registration board) advises to proceed carefully when submitting the notification of the quantity of electrical and electronic devices placed on the market. An incorrectly submitted “is-input-report” (actual input notification) may be punished by the German Federal Environment Agency in the form of a fine for an administrative offence.

The EAR foundation (German WEEE registration board) advises to proceed carefully when submitting the notification of the quantity of electrical and electronic devices placed on the market in order to avoid recurring errors, such as confusion between kilograms and tonnages or reporting months. An incorrectly submitted “is-input-report” (actual input notification) may be punished by the German Federal Environment Agency as an administrative offence on which a fine is imposed.

If you have any questions on the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), please do not hesitate to contact the take-e-way GmbH consultants by calling +49/40/750687-0 or by sending an e-mail message to beratung@take-e-way.de.

Sebastian Siebert
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Sebastian Siebert
Head of Advisory services

Phone: +49 40 750687-0

beratung@take-e-way.de

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Christoph Brellinger
Head of Marketing & Public Relations

Phone: +49 40 750687-0

presse@take-e-way.de

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