A step-by-step guide to meeting EU directives and avoiding fines of up to €200,000. For Quick Readers Compliance with EU directives for WEEE, batteries, and packaging is mandatory for nearly all businesses selling in the EU, including online retailers. Non-compliance can result in fines up to €200,000, sales bans on major platforms, and personal liability…
A comprehensive guide to navigating the VerpackG, ElektroG, and BattG regulations and avoiding costly penalties. For Quick Readers Compliance with Germany’s EPR laws (VerpackG, ElektroG, BattG) is mandatory for any company selling packaged goods, electronics, or batteries in the country. Non-compliance can result in fines up to €200,000 and an immediate sales ban on platforms…
The Austrian Packaging Ordinance presents new challenges for companies.
New BDO Fees: Companies must pay their BDO registration and annual fee by February 28, 2025 at the latest.
The European Battery Regulation significantly impacts manufacturers, importers, exporters, and retailers in the battery industry, who are still adapting to the changes.
The Triman logo is arguably one of the most important recycling symbols in commerce—especially for retailers shipping products to France. Yet, many (online) retailers are still unaware of its significance.
The PPWR targets EU-based companies as well as those importing packaging into the EU, applying to domestic and imported products alike. To establish a functioning circular economy for packaging, the PPWR includes specific target objectives.
Several African countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Rwanda, are increasingly relying on EPR requirements to promote recycling and establish sustainable waste management systems.
Countries such as Vietnam, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand are implementing EPR to promote more sustainable waste management practices.
Turkey and the Western Balkan countries combine economic potential with strategic significance but also present challenges, such as compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations.
