How to handle the obligations of the German Packaging Act with an authorised representative in Germany As a non-German trader or exporter who ships his goods to Germany and does not have a branch office in Germany, this information is particularly important for you. Foreign online traders or importers have long been obliged to implement…
The German recycling rate compared to other European countries Saving the environment has greater importance today than practically any other topic. Climate change and the challenges it poses not only affect Germany, but also other European countries: it is a global problem. The Paris Climate Agreement is an expression of this: the first global treaty…
The new German supply chain law comes in 2023 – an overview of the most important points On June 11th, 2021, the German parliament passed the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) – also known as the Supply Chain Act. The new German Supply Chain Act, which will come into force on January 1, 2023,…
Warnings letters regarding the German packaging act are increasing Legal errors are increasingly causing warnings in eCommerce. These are not only annoying but also, first and foremost, expensive. In Germany in particular, a real warning letter industry has emerged with its own warning associations that aim to find errors in online shops. Not only online…
§ 3a UWG and its scope Section 3a UWG is a german regulation that is known only to a few. It comes from the german law against unfair competition or UWG for short. The language of legal norms may often come across as old-fashioned and the concept of honesty is an example of the tenacity…
Everything you need to know about the take-back obligation for packaging in Germany With the introduction of the Packaging Act (VerpackG) and the obligation to take back packaging contained therein, the legislator aims both to reduce the total amount of packaging waste and to make higher recycling rates mandatory. In order to achieve this goal,…
The Packaging Act, which is intended to ensure the highest possible recycling rate for packaging, has been in force in Germany since 2019. After two years of validity, the Bundestag has passed a comprehensive amendment to the law. Comprehensive obligations for online platforms, retailers and logisticians have been in effect since July 3, 2021 ► Find out more
EU Market Surveillance Regulation (MSR): These new rules will apply from July 16, 2021 European case law has not kept pace with the complex supply chains of international online retail so far. As a result, non-compliant products that are harmful to humans and the environment often find their way onto the European market. The EU…
Product liability in Austria & Switzerland: recycling and waste disposal are important issues
WEEE Registration 2021 – Germany & Europe What you need to know about costs, import/export requirements and how to apply for a registration number Anyone who manufactures or distributes electrical or electronic equipment in Germany has to interact with Stiftung EAR (Foundation for registration of electrical and old appliances) concerning the management of WEEE (Waste…
