Navigating ElektroG, VerpackG, and BattG is complex and non-negotiable. Failure to comply with EU directives results in fines up to €100,000 and immediate sales bans. For Quick Readers German environmental laws (ElektroG, BattG, VerpackG) are mandatory, and non-compliance can result in fines up to €100,000 per violation and sales bans. The new EU Packaging and…
A definitive guide for foreign electronics sellers on the mandatory Elektroaltgeräteverordnung (EAG) and how to achieve 100% compliance. For Quick Readers Foreign companies selling electronics to Austria must appoint an Austrian-based Authorized Representative to be legally compliant. Compliance involves 5 key duties: appointing a representative, registering with the EDM portal, joining a PRO, reporting sales…
Royal Decree 1055/2022 introduces complex new rules, including mandatory authorized representatives and a plastic tax. Non-compliance carries fines of up to €600,000. For Quick Readers Spain’s Royal Decree 1055/2022 requires all foreign companies selling packaged goods in Spain to appoint an Authorized Representative and register in the national producer database. A Spanish Tax ID (NIF)…
A step-by-step guide for producers and online retailers to navigate the German Packaging Act (VerpackG), from LUCID registration to data reporting. For Quick Readers All businesses selling packaged goods to German consumers must register with the LUCID packaging register before placing any products on the market. Participation in a dual system is mandatory to pay…
Uncover the direct and hidden costs of Germany’s Packaging, WEEE, and Battery Acts and learn how to optimize your financial obligations before the 2025 deadlines. For Quick Readers The total cost of EPR compliance in Germany is a sum of registration fees, variable licensing costs for packaging, electronics, and batteries, and significant administrative overhead. Non-compliance…
A step-by-step guide for businesses to navigate Germany’s packaging regulations, select the right partner, and avoid costly fines. For Quick Readers You must register with the LUCID packaging register before placing any goods on the German market to receive your mandatory EPR number. Choosing a dual system provider is a required step, and your selection…
Navigate Germany’s complex Packaging Act (VerpackG), WEEE Directive (ElektroG), and Battery Act (BattG) with 100% legal certainty and zero administrative burden. For Quick Readers Businesses selling in Germany must comply with three separate EPR laws: the Packaging Act (VerpackG), the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), and the Battery Act (BattG). Non-compliance can result in…
Navigate the EU’s WEEE Directive and Germany’s ElektroG for temperature exchange equipment to avoid fines of up to €100,000 and sales bans. For Quick Readers Temperature exchange equipment is a priority WEEE category requiring immediate compliance action under Germany’s ElektroG. Non-compliance can lead to fines of up to €100,000, sales bans, and the skimming of…
A step-by-step guide for online retailers to meet EU regulations in Germany and beyond, avoiding fines of up to €200,000 and immediate sales bans. For Quick Readers Immediate action on EPR is mandatory for all international e-commerce sellers in the EU to avoid sales bans on platforms like Amazon and eBay. In Germany, compliance requires…
Navigate EU directives for packaging, WEEE, and batteries with a single, streamlined solution to avoid fines of up to €200,000. For Quick Readers Immediate action on EPR is mandatory to avoid fines up to €200,000 and sales bans on major online marketplaces. EU directives and German laws (VerpackG, ElektroG) require every company, including online sellers,…
