All actors in the supply chain are affected – in particular importers of packaged goods in small quantities. Companies that were previously exempt due to the volume threshold must now take action to avoid penalties.

Since 18 August 2025, companies that are not based in Denmark and sell batteries to end users in Denmark must also register with the DPA. This applies regardless of whether your company is based in or outside the EU.

From August 2026, packaging will no longer have to be reported in just 6 categories, but in 22. Design for recycling and minimum recycled content will play an important role in the future. Affected sellers, producers and importers must convert their merchandise management systems in good time. This means that packaging is no longer just part of the product:…

As of today – 18 August 2025 – further comprehensive obligations apply as part of the gradual entry into force of the EU Batteries Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. Here you will find FAQs on the EU Batteries Regulation for distributors, producers and importers who sell batteries or devices containing batteries in one or more EU countries.

Electrical equipment imported for own use in Finland is subject to extended producer responsibility. For WEEE in Belgium, the rule is that professional end users are obliged to register, and importers can only take-over this responsibility voluntarily.

The registration obligation has been in force since 1st July 2023. In order to register as producer, non-Hungarian companies are required to appoint an Authorised Representative in Hungary.

As soon as Labubu or Lafufu products are sold as toys or cuddly toys in the EU – whether as originals or replicas – the provisions of the Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC and national product safety laws such as the Product Safety Act (ProdSG) in Germany apply. Only through consistent testing and implementation of the applicable regulations can fines, product…

This applies to batteries sold individually and batteries contained in products. According to its own statements, Amazon will be prohibited from offering unregistered batteries in some countries from 18 August 2025.

The Barrier-Free Accessibility Act (BFSG) has come into force. Among other things, it affects computers, notebooks, tablets, smartphones, mobile phones, self-service terminals such as ATMs, ticket and check-in machines, televisions with internet access, e-book readers, routers and also micro-enterprises that place BFSG products on the market.

The German Central Organisation for Private Copying Rights (ZPÜ) asserts remuneration claims for devices and blank media against producers and importers on behalf of nine German collecting societies. The ZPÜ recently wrote to numerous IT companies and is now also demanding information and a device levy for game consoles. Affected VERE members can take…

Amazon's artificial intelligence searches brand websites and checks or saves statements made about products and packaging content as part of the compliance processes. If formulations are recognised on external brand websites that do not comply with the Amazon marketplace regulations, listings may be deactivated.

The first companies affected by the EUDR must be fully prepared for the requirements of the Deforestation Regulation by 30 December 2025. Many companies do not even realise that their products are affected. Here are some product examples from trade-e-bility practice that are not always identified as EUDR relevant at first glance but could be affected, such…