EPR in the Netherlands: What Will Change in 2025
EPR in the Netherlands: Key updates, new obligations, and how Deutsche Recycling GmbH helps ensure your compliance.
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Navigating packaging regulations can be complex: ever-evolving laws, increasing demands, and significant administrative effort present major challenges for manufacturers, retailers, and importers. Whether in Germany, the EU, or worldwide – packaging take-back and recycling obligations are often difficult to track. As a full-service provider, we ensure you remain compliant efficiently, effortlessly, and in line with current legislation.
German Packaging Act (VerpackG)
Germany’s VerpackG regulates the collection and recycling of packaging. It ensures that producers and distributors take full responsibility for the disposal and reuse of their packaging materials.
EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR)
The PPWR applies directly in all 27 EU member states – eliminating the need for national implementation and introducing a unified legal framework for packaging across the EU.
International Packaging Laws
Companies operating internationally must comply with a variety of national regulations to ensure their packaging meets legal requirements both at home and abroad.
Who is affected by the Packaging Act?
If you manufacture or distribute packaging commercially, you’re legally required to take it back and ensure proper recycling. There are no exceptions for small businesses, online retailers, or sole traders – all producers, importers, and distributors must comply. Under the law, you’re considered a “producer” as soon as you place packaging on the market for the first time.
Our packaging compliance consulting focuses on three key areas:
Sales Packaging (Primary Packaging)
This type of packaging reaches the end consumer directly – at home or in businesses. It protects, stores, and markets the product. Many countries require companies placing this type of packaging on the market to license and register it.
Grouped Packaging (Secondary Packaging)
Used to group multiple retail units for better transport or retail presentation. It’s typically discarded at the point of sale or by the buyer. Many jurisdictions require producers to report and manage such packaging under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes.
Transport Packaging
All producers and distributors are responsible for the recycling and disposal of transport packaging placed on the market. The Packaging Act (VerpackG) applies equally to wholesale and online retailers.
Packaging Law Expertise – Even for Country-Specific Requirements
Packaging obligations vary widely across countries. We help you stay compliant – efficiently and with legal certainty.
Our services include:
- Country-specific legal analysis
- Full implementation support
- 100% legal certainty
- Personalized advice
- Cost-effective solutions with zero admin burden
Labeling Requirements
All packaging must be correctly labeled according to legal standards to ensure proper recycling and disposal. Labeling rules vary depending on country and product category. Businesses must verify compliance with local and EU-wide requirements. Incorrect or missing labels may lead to fines or legal action.
Do you have questions about our packaging compliance services?
Our team of experts is here to support you – whether you’re looking for cost estimates or want to ensure full compliance. Contact us for a personalized consultation.
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