The stricter regulations regarding the verification of the EPR registration number particularly affect companies that place packaging on the market across Europe and thus act as international retailers or marketplaces.
From 2025/2026, EPR violations can quickly result in sales bans. Online retailers must complete registration, quantity reporting, and provide proof of compliance—otherwise, they risk account suspensions and fines.
PV modules are sustainable, but their end-of-life management is crucial. Learn how to stay compliant with registration, ZEREZ, and recycling obligations.
Find out which changes to the ElektroG have been in effect since 2019 under the WEEE Directive and what you need to know!
With the introduction of EPR in Poland, it is now mandatory to include the BDO number on all business documents in the country. Here’s what you need to know!
Since the 2018 revision of the ElektroG, lamps have formed their own device category. Manufacturers and distributors must clearly distinguish between lamps (Category 3) and luminaires (Category 4/5) in order to correctly fulfill their legal obligations.
The amendment of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG3) imposes additional obligations on producers and distributors of electrical equipment, particularly regarding the disposal of end-of-life devices. It is based on stricter requirements of the EU Waste Framework Directive, going beyond the previous ElektroG2.
Manufacturers, distributors, and importers must register with the Central Agency Packaging Register and report packaging quantities.
With the growing e-bike market, the volume of used lithium-ion batteries is also increasing—along with the obligations for manufacturers, retailers, and importers. Our guide offers practical insights on how companies can comply with German and EU-wide battery regulations in 2025.
How can commercial waste disposal be carried out in a way that protects the environment and resources? Climate and environmental protection are important issues worldwide. Extreme weather conditions, heat waves and heavy rainfall are already showing the consequences today. Economic growth and an ever-increasing population are exacerbating the challenges. Proper waste disposal in your company…
