A clear guide for producers to navigate the overlapping yet distinct requirements of EU environmental directives and avoid costly penalties. For Quick Readers Producers must comply with three separate EU legal frameworks for WEEE, batteries, and packaging, each with unique registration, reporting, and labeling requirements. The new EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542) introduces stricter rules than…
The EU’s WEEE Directive mandates strict compliance for all screens and monitors sold in Germany. Non-compliance carries fines up to €100,000 and immediate sales bans, making immediate action essential for all producers. For Quick Readers Immediate action is required for WEEE registration of screens and monitors to avoid fines of up to €100,000 and sales…
Since January 2023, Austria’s Packaging Ordinance requires immediate action from all foreign sellers. Non-compliance risks sales bans and fines, making proactive measures essential for uninterrupted market access. For Quick Readers Since January 1, 2023, all foreign companies selling to Austrian consumers must appoint an authorized representative based in Austria for packaging compliance. Online marketplaces like…
Failure to comply with Germany’s Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act) can result in fines up to €200,000 and immediate sales prohibitions. For Quick Readers Compliance with the German Packaging Act (VerpackG) is mandatory for all online shops selling to Germany, with no minimum quantity exemptions. You must complete a two-step process: register in the public LUCID database…
The EU has updated the WEEE Directive, and the deadline for national implementation is October 9, 2025. This article outlines the specific regulatory changes and the immediate steps required for compliance. For Quick Readers The EU has passed Directive (EU) 2024/884, amending the WEEE Directive, which must be implemented into national law by October 9,…
Deadlines for EU environmental directives are imminent. This guide explains how to manage your producer responsibility obligations online and avoid penalties of up to €200,000. For Quick Readers Immediate action is required to comply with EU-wide Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) directives for packaging, electronics, and batteries to avoid sales bans. Non-compliance can lead to severe…
Since 2022, German law requires online marketplaces to verify sellers’ EPR compliance. Inaction leads to immediate sales bans and fines reaching €200,000. For Quick Readers Action is mandatory: All online sellers must register under Germany’s Packaging (VerpackG), Electronics (ElektroG), and Battery (BattG) Acts to sell on German marketplaces. Marketplaces are enforcing the law: Platforms like…
The new EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 is not a future problem—it’s an immediate challenge. Deadlines are approaching, and non-compliance carries severe penalties, including market exclusion. For Quick Readers The new EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 is now in effect, with critical deadlines for carbon footprint reporting and due diligence arriving in 2025. A mandatory…
Failure to comply with the EU’s WEEE Directive can result in fines up to €100,000 and sales bans in Germany. Immediate action is required to ensure your electronic products are compliant. For Quick Readers The WEEE Directive’s ‘open scope’ means nearly all electronic products are covered, requiring a mandatory compliance check. Non-compliance in Germany can…
Failure to comply with the EU’s WEEE Directive and Germany’s ElektroG carries penalties up to €100,000. Acting now is not optional; it is a legal requirement for market access. For Quick Readers Immediate action is mandatory to comply with the EU’s WEEE Directive and Germany’s ElektroG, with penalties for non-compliance reaching up to €100,000. Any…
