Packaging EPR in the USA: A Guide for Affected Companies
Packaging EPR laws in the USA are complex, and deadlines are pressing. Our guide provides a clear overview of the requirements in the seven key states.
EPR registration number verification: our info
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.
EPR and Sales Ban – Consequences of Non-Compliance
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.
Photovoltaic Modules: Registration Requirements and New Regulations
PV modules are sustainable, but their end-of-life management is crucial. Learn how to stay compliant with registration, ZEREZ, and recycling obligations.
WEEE Directive 2019: Implications for Passive Devices
Find out which changes to the ElektroG have been in effect since 2019 under the WEEE Directive and what you need to know!
EPR in Poland
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!
Lamps and luminaires – what applies under the ElektroG & WEEE
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 EU Waste Framework Directive: Impacts on ElektroG
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.
Registration & labeling requirements for packaging
Manufacturers, distributors, and importers must register with the Central Agency Packaging Register and report packaging quantities.
Recycling lithium-ion batteries: what electromobility companies must know in 2025
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.