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…
Manufacturers and distributors of lithium-ion batteries and rechargeable batteries are required to provide a summary of the UN 38.3 test
Latvia fundamentally expanded its EPR system in 2024, specifically adapting national regulations to EU requirements and ambitious environmental goals.
The goal of a EPR for mattresses is to eliminate the incineration of old mattresses and instead recycle them in an environmentally friendly manner.
The German Electrical Devices Act: what are the rules? The Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act in Germany (ElektroG) regulates the marketing, disposal and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Among other things, it also controls which devices must be registered and labelled (for example, with the ubiquitous symbol of a crossed-out wheelie bin). But what…
As of August 18, 2025, the new EU Battery Regulation will become binding—bringing far-reaching changes for manufacturers, distributors, and waste management companies. Germany plans to implement the regulation through the new Battery Act (BattDG). Learn here what exactly is changing and what companies should start preparing for now.
