Cross-border e-commerce brings complex environmental regulations across 27 EU member states. Non-compliance carries fines up to €200,000 and immediate sales bans, making proactive management essential. For Quick Readers Businesses selling across the EU must comply with 27 different national EPR laws, as there is no single EU-wide registration system. Non-compliance can lead to fines up…
EU regulations are not a future problem—they are a current, mandatory requirement. Non-compliance carries fines up to €200,000 and immediate sales bans. For Quick Readers Immediate action on EU EPR laws is mandatory for all electronics brands to avoid fines up to €200,000 and sales bans. Compliance requires separate registration and reporting in each of…
A step-by-step guide for lighting manufacturers to navigate the EU’s WEEE Directive, avoid penalties of up to €100,000, and ensure 100% legal conformity in Germany. For Quick Readers Lighting manufacturers must comply with the EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), implemented in Germany as the ElektroG, which requires immediate action to avoid penalties. Since the ‘open scope’…
Failure to comply with EU labeling directives results in immediate sales bans and fines up to €100,000. This guide details the mandatory WEEE, CE, and battery labels to ensure your products remain compliant. For Quick Readers Immediate action is required to comply with EU labeling directives like WEEE and the new Batteries Regulation to avoid…
The EU Battery Regulation 2023/1542 is not a future problem—it’s an immediate business risk. Deadlines are active, and non-compliance will halt market access. For Quick Readers The EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542) is now in effect, and power tool makers must act immediately to meet rolling deadlines for CE marking, due diligence, and labeling. By February…
The German Battery Act (BattG) and new EU regulations demand immediate action from all producers and importers. Failure to comply by the 2025 deadlines will result in sales bans and fines up to €100,000. For Quick Readers Immediate action is required to comply with Germany’s Battery Act (BattG) and the upcoming EU Battery Regulation, which…
Foreign companies selling electronics in Germany must appoint a WEEE authorized representative to comply with the ElektroG. Failure to act now results in fines up to €100,000 and immediate sales bans. For Quick Readers Companies without a branch in Germany must appoint a WEEE authorized representative to sell electronics there, as required by the ElektroG.…
Failure to renew your WEEE registration is a costly mistake. Deadlines for compliance with EU directives are immediate, and inaction risks severe penalties and market exclusion. For Quick Readers Your WEEE registration is only valid for one calendar year and must be actively renewed to remain compliant with German law (ElektroG). Failure to renew your…
A comprehensive guide to navigating the German Packaging Act (VerpackG) and finding the right licensing service provider to ensure 100% compliance for your business. For Quick Readers All businesses selling packaged goods in Germany must comply with the Verpackungsgesetz, regardless of size or sales volume. Non-compliance can lead to fines of up to €200,000 and…
Navigate Germany’s complex environmental regulations—VerpackG, ElektroG, and BattG—and avoid costly penalties with expert guidance. For Quick Readers Foreign businesses selling in Germany must comply with three main EPR laws: the Packaging Act (VerpackG), the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), and the Battery Act (BattG). Non-compliance can result in fines up to €200,000, sales bans,…
