The German battery registration board has published information on the security deposit for batteries depending on battery type, chemical composition, disposal costs and return rate. It can be assumed that the authorised take-back systems will pass on the costs for the security deposit to the system participants.
A report by the German government praises the efficient cooperation between the packaging register and the state enforcement authorities in enforcing the Packaging Act (VerpackG).…
Updated guidelines, a delegated act to supplement the simplifications and an implementing act to finalise the country benchmarking system should lead to a 30% reduction in…
Children should be better protected from harmful chemicals such as PFAS, endocrine disruptors and bisphenols. Toys are to have a digital product passport to prevent unsafe toys…
The European Chemicals Agency presents a proposal for an EU-wide restriction of certain hexavalent chromium (VI) substances. The aim is to reduce the harmful effects of these carcinogenic chemicals for both workers and the general public.
It is about ecodesign, energy consumption labelling, reparability and recyclability. Consumer electronics, small household appliances, dishwashers, electric motors, chargers for electric vehicles or displays, steel, aluminium, textiles, clothing, furniture, tyres and mattresses are affected.
From the preparation for legally compliant market entry to the energy-efficient recovery of secondary raw materials at the end of the product life cycle, the take-e-way LifeCycle Service covers all requirements for the legally compliant sale and sustainability of PV system components such as photovoltaic modules, inverters and electricity storage systems.…
How can you as a company manage your extended producer responsibility (EPR) efficiently and independently across Europe? Our new case study shows how a furniture and lighting producer successfully expanded into international online retail via marketplaces and mastered the challenging EPR requirements in various countries.
The "Stop the Clock" Directive came into force on 17 April 2025. The member states must transpose it into national law by 31 December 2025.
In one case, violations of the Packaging Act resulted in back payments of at least two million euros for subsequent system participation. In addition, the company faces fines of up…
If you have not commissioned a battery representative and battery registration, your sale in Germany is not safe if your devices contain unregistered batteries or accumulators.
Hair dryers, carbon monoxide detectors and children's nightwear are affected. In a legal dispute with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Amazon is citing its role as a logistics service provider. In the EU, however, the responsibility of online marketplaces is clearly regulated by the new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR).
Recent cases from France, Spain and the Netherlands show that a failure to report quantities or a lack of registration might be detected and can have unpleasant consequences.
Environmental Action Germany (DUH) had established that a discounter was not fulfilling its legal obligation and filed a lawsuit.
The date of application of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) will be postponed. Here you will find a brief chronological sequence of recent events.
Electrical appliances, batteries, packaging, textiles, supply chain law, EUDR, CBAM, CSRD and CSDDD are affected. The VERE Association has summarised below the passages of the coalition agreement that are important for producers, sellers and importers of non-food products.
Fines of up to 50,000 euros and prison sentences of up to 5 years are possible. PFAS are known for their water, oil and dirt-repellent properties. Consumer goods, toys, packaging and numerous consumer products such as cosmetics and textiles are affected.
Heat pumps fall within the scope of the ElektroG as "heat transmitters that can be used in private households". Sales bans, skimming of profits and fines of over 100,000 euros can be the consequences of unregistered sales.
The General Product Safety Regulation leads to various misunderstandings among sellers and producers. Here you will find ways to clarify your important questions.
Companies should ensure that terms such as "climate-neutral", "sustainable" or "recyclable" are not used without appropriate evidence. Unauthorised statements can have legal consequences.
Producers and sellers are invited to request a free aid package containing instructions and materials for the safe disposal of batteries, especially for German consumers.
Due diligence and sustainability reporting obligations are to be dropped for up to 90 per cent of SMEs, at least according to the EU Commission's Omnibus 1 draft. The CSRD, CSDDD and CBAM are affected. But beware, due diligence and other obligations are still contained in upcoming and existing EU legislation, for example in the EU Batteries Regulation.
The EUDR deforestation regulation is not part of the EU's Omnibus 1 relief package. It was amended on 28 February 2025 and will continue to affect companies. Products such as wood, rubber, cattle, palm oil, leather, cocoa, coffee and soya are affected.
This will work by introducing a new cumulative annual CBAM threshold of 50 tonnes per importer, which should eliminate CBAM obligations for around 182,000 or 90% of importers.
Marketplace operators now have an increased interest in the market conformity of their sellers due to their personal risk. If you sell via a marketplace and are not registered with the competent authorities in accordance with the EPR obligation, you run the risk of being excluded from the marketplace.
The Commission wants to take stricter action against unnecessary national rules and, if necessary, take legal action against member states that violate the deregulation requirements.
The EU Commission will consider appropriate follow-up measures, including possible restrictions on the use of substances in packaging materials that pose a risk to health or the environment.
The amendment to the EU Batteries Regulation specifies the requirements for the conformity assessment of batteries. The main change concerns the distinction between batteries produced in series and those not produced in series.
Under the revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD), each EU country will introduce its own extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme for textiles and footwear.
Companies not based in Hungary are required to register if they sell electrical appliances, batteries or packaging directly to Hungarian end users.
The German Federal Council demands that the Federal Government strictly adheres to the EU requirements in future and does not introduce any additional national regulations.
In order to be able to market packaging and packaged products in the EU in the future in a legally compliant manner, sellers and producers must meet comprehensive requirements.
The EU Commission has denied a de jure cotton ban until 2030. However, existing and future EU legislation to improve the circular economy and sustainability may affect cotton like all other textile products. The question is: is cotton recyclable?
The DIN DKE SPEC 99100 is intended to provide clear and practical guidance to companies preparing to meet the requirements of the EU battery passport, which will be mandatory from February 2027.
Sellers of batteries must register as battery producers in Slovenia.
The European Chemicals Agency ECHA includes five hazardous chemicals in the candidate list of substances of very high concern (SVHC) and updates one entry. This affects electrical, electronic and optical devices.