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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Restrictions on the use of PAHs tightened under REACh

The EU Commission has extended the restrictions on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) to include a further 5 applications. These are PAHs used in granulates and mulches for outdoor sports and play applications. Failures to comply can be punished as a criminal offence.

In terms of (EU) Regulation 2021/1199, Annex XVII to (EC) REACh Regulation No. 1907/2006, the restrictions on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been extended to include a further 5 applications.

These are PAHs used in granulates and mulches for outdoor sports and play applications. REACh Annex XVII contains bans or restrictions on pollutants in materials and products that are required to be complied with.

Affected economic operators such as manufacturers, importers or fulfilment companies should observe the requirements of REACh Annex XVII. Failures to comply can be punished as a criminal offence.

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