The German recycling infrastructure is being increasingly thinned out, companies are having to close and jobs are being lost, jeopardising the goal of a sustainable circular economy for raw materials. Under the motto #LithiumUnites, the campaign of the sellers and producers organised in the VERE Association brings together all those involved to actively tackle the problem. Find out more and support now!
Sellers should check whether the producers of their products are properly registered with the EAR Foundation. A lack of registration constitutes an infringement of competition…
Italy rejects bans on single-use packaging (Article 22) and the reusable packaging targets for various sectors and packaging formats (Article 26) in the EU Packaging Regulation and…
In October, the ECJ ruled that the obligation for sellers to refer to the energy efficiency class and the range of efficiency classes in their visually perceptible advertising or…
The CDU/CSU parliamentary group is calling for the European Council to work in favour of stopping the European Supply Chain Directive and for a moratorium on burdens that does not impose any additional bureaucracy on businesses and citizens until the end of 2025.
Mobile phones, tablets, notebooks, digital cameras, eBook readers, headphones and similar devices are affected. Most devices must comply with the new regulations by 28 December 2024, all devices by 28 April 2028.
The first requirements of the new EU Battery Regulation have been gradually coming into force since 18 February 2024. In principle, the new obligations apply immediately in all member states without further adaptation. trade-e-bility offers customised training if required.
The Federal Ministry for the Environment is planning to publish the drafts for the amendments to the Electrical und Electronic Equipment Act and the Batteries Act in the first quarter of 2024.
Member states such as Italy and several small EU countries have voiced clear criticism and widespread scepticism. It is unclear when the member states will vote again on the EU…
Increasing European competitiveness appears to have played a central role in the agreement for the Belgian Presidency. In order to achieve this goal, the postponement is one way of…
Products, including glitter, that are made of inorganic, natural, biodegradable or water-soluble material are not included in the scope. Beads, sequins and other embellishments intended to be threaded or sewn on are considered articles and are not in scope.
In the first version of ECHA CHEM you will find information from all of the more than 100,000 REACh registrations that companies have submitted to ECHA.
Radio-controlled sockets, energy-saving boxes, hand-held transmitters, radio remote controls, radio transmitters and inverters for balcony power stations are particularly affected. The intensive cooperation between the Federal Network Agency and customs ensures effective market surveillance. If non-compliant products are identified, they are stopped at the…
"We must not shackle ourselves in the wrong way with bureaucratic regulations." The planned EU supply chain law is in danger of failing because of Germany. Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Justice Minister Marco Buschmann (both FDP) wrote to trade associations to say that they could not support the outcome of the consultations between the EU…
The EU Representative will work with business organisations to lobby the Commission on the specific concerns and needs of SMEs, in particular to reduce the bureaucratic burden on our companies.
Products such as inks and toners, adhesives and sealants as well as detergents and cleaning agents are affected. Incorrect or omitted SCIP notifications of articles containing SVHC are penalised with a fine of up to 10,000 euros per case.
The main products affected are washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, hoovers, bicycles and mobile phones. The provisional agreement applies to all products subject to repairability requirements under Union law and includes an obligation for manufacturers of such goods to repair them; a European Repair Information Form will also be set up to provide…
Manufacturers of B2C electrical appliances in the UK are affected. Current DTS members will be given until 31 March 2024 to either rejoin the DTS and/or set up their own take-back schemes.
The French anti-waste law or circular economy law AGEC (loi anti-gaspillage pour une économie circulaire) obliges the legally defined producer to collect and process the waste generated by its products at the end of their life cycle. Find out all about the Unique Identification Number (UIN) or Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for DIY & garden products…
"Authorised Representative in Europe" is the topic of our live webinar on Monday, 19/02/2024, at 2 pm. The webinar will be held in English due to the extent to which it affects our foreign customers in particular. Please feel free to recommend the webinar to your partners.
Consumers often assume that if the product is purchased legally, its use is also authorised. This loophole is to be closed in future by amending the 15th Ordinance to the Product Safety Act.
Fortunately, the fees for many services of the EAR foundation could be kept stable or even reduced, which leads to financial relief. One exception is the quarterly fee, which unfortunately had to be increased.
Mobile phones, tablets, notebooks, digital cameras, eBook readers and headphones are affected. The new regulations will apply to most devices from 28 December 2024.
Companies with more than 250 employees and a turnover of over 40 million euros may be affected. Civil liability regulations for damages are envisaged. Sanctions such as naming and shaming and the imposition of fines totalling at least 5% of global net turnover are planned.
The French anti-waste law or circular economy law AGEC (loi anti-gaspillage pour une économie circulaire) obliges the legally defined manufacturer to collect and process the waste generated by its products at the end of their life cycle. Find out all about the Unique Identification Number (UIN) or Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for sport & leisure…
Below we have compiled an overview of the important changes and dates for 2024. Please check whether there are any new obligations for you. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We will keep you informed about further developments.
The requirements for substances in packaging are tightened. Different targets for the reuse and refilling of packaging, including for large household appliances, transport packaging and secondary packaging, will be defined. The obligations for logistics service providers will be tightened so that producers who use such services do not evade their obligations…
If lawyers and competitors are targeting your product, the labelling of your products and packaging is always the first port of call. With the images of your products on online marketplaces, you yourself provide the basis for warnings and fines. In addition, incorrect labelling is an indication of illegal products. With just a few clicks, you can commission…
The Ecodesign Regulation would apply to almost all product categories such as dishwashers, televisions, windows, car charging stations, etc. The aim is not only to design energy- and resource-intensive product groups efficiently, but also to improve their durability, reliability, reusability, upgradability and reparability.
The French anti-waste law or circular economy law AGEC (loi anti-gaspillage pour une économie circulaire) obliges the legally defined producer to collect and process the waste generated by its products at the end of their life cycle. Here you can find out all about the Unique Identification Number (UIN) or Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for toys in…
Visit take-e-way at the International Toy Fair in Nuremberg. From 30 January to 3 February 2024, you will find us in Hall 7 at Stand A-81, where we will take a close look at your product free of charge. Benefit from an ad hoc compliance check of a toy you bring along or photo-documented, including a Compliance Quick Check report to take away with you. Only…
Mobile phones, tablets, USB sticks and memory cards, smartwatches, hard drives and external burners are also affected. For many companies, the cost burden of copyright fees is enormous. VERE members can join an overall contract and save 20 per cent of the copyright fees due.
Not in the mood for newsletters? No time for complicated laws? No nerves for warnings and trouble with authorities? Then give yourself a sensible Christmas present and treat yourself to Legal Monitoring. In short: for little money, you get external quality management that checks the law for you and tells you in good time what needs to be done – completely…
This is Parliament's response to citizens' expectations to build a circular economy, avoid waste, phase out unsustainable packaging and combat the use of single-use plastic packaging.
In future, producers will be obliged to repair products even after the statutory warranty period has expired. Vouchers and other financial incentives for repairs are planned. Consumers will have the right to demand that appliances such as washing machines, hoovers, smartphones and bicycles be repaired even after the warranty period has expired. In addition,…
The law firm Noerr reports on the investigation by the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) against 58 German companies for possible violations of the Supply Chain Duties Act (LkSG). From 1 January 2024, companies with more than 1,000 employees must fulfil the requirements of the Supply Chain Act. This also increases the number of companies…