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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Sales bans for producers of inverters

For example, Europe-wide distribution bans and fines of up to 100,000 euros can be imposed on producers. Importers and sellers who fail to comply with their obligations can be fined up to 10,000 euros.

The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has tested various inverters and found numerous defects. Accordingly, the Federal Network Agency warns of possible dangers with unauthorised inverters for photovoltaic systems in stationary and online trade.

Last year, the Federal Network Agency already noticed solar inverters without a CE mark, German operating instructions or German dealer address. In addition to the formal requirements, technical requirements also need to be met. For this reason, the Federal Network Agency also conducts metrological investigations. At present, the Federal Network Agency is engaged in litigation against manufacturers of solar inverters that meet the formal requirements but show deficiencies in the metrological testing in the laboratory. For instance, some products exceed legal limits for electromagnetic compatibility during operation. Europe-wide distribution bans and fines of up to 100,000 euros can be imposed on manufacturers, for example. Importers and traders who fail to comply with their obligations can be fined up to 10,000 euros.

If you are affected by inspections by the Federal Network Agency or need support in the area of CE or electromagnetic compatibility, We will be pleased to assist you. Please call +49/40/75068730-0 or send an e-mail to beratung@trade-e-bility.de.

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Phone: +49 40 750687-0

beratung@take-e-way.de

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