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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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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Right to repair accepted

Producers must repair common household products such as washing machines, hoovers and even smartphones that are technically repairable under EU law even after the statutory warranty has expired. The list of product categories can be extended at any time. Consumers can borrow a replacement appliance during the repair period.

On 23 April 2024, the EU Parliament adopted the directive on the so-called right to repair by 584 votes to 3 with 14 abstentions (trade-e-bility reported). Here is a summary of the key points:

  • Producers must carry out repairs in a timely and cost-effective manner
  • Liability period during the warranty period for repaired devices is extended by one year
  • Producers must repair common household products such as washing machines, hoovers and even smartphones even after the statutory warranty has expired
  • Consumers can borrow a replacement appliance during the repair period
  • European form with repair information for consumers
  • Repair services are evaluated and compared (price/duration of repair)
  • European online platform for local repair businesses
  • Producers must provide spare parts and tools

Next steps: Once the Directive has been formally approved by the Council and published in the Official Journal of the European Union, Member States will have 24 months to transpose it into national law.

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Due to the many questions about the right to repair and the ever-increasing product bureaucracy, the trade-e-bility consulting team will be happy to advise you via +49/40/750687-300 or beratung@trade-e-bility.de about solutions to ensure your sales success regarding the right to repair.

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