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Last modified: 25.09.2026
Our Positions and Statements
The VERE Association actively represents the interests of small and medium-sized enterprises and is listed in the German Bundestag’s lobby register. Our primary aim is to promote business-friendly conditions and to influence political and regulatory developments. Through clear positions and well-founded statements, we are committed to cutting unnecessary bureaucracy and reducing the burden of excessive costs.
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Date: 25.09.2026
A current proposal by the German Federal Government provides that sellers placing fewer than ten tonnes of packaging on the market per year should not be required to appoint an Authorised Representative; registration in the new system is to be suspended until mid-2028, when a central European registration system (the ‘One-Stop Shop’, or OSS for short) for producers is expected to become operational. From VERE’s perspective, suspending…
News
Date: 23.09.2026
As PPWR compliance costs increase, many online retailers are reconsidering cross-border sales. However, limiting deliveries to certain countries does not automatically constitute discrimination against customers in other EU countries.
Under the EU Geoblocking Regulation, retailers are not required to ship products to every EU member state. They may restrict their delivery area to selected countries to avoid the additional administrative and EPR…
News
Date: 23.09.2026
The PPWR requires businesses that sell packaged products across the EU to appoint an Authorised Representative in each destination country. While many businesses see this as an additional administrative burden, others understand it as an important safeguard for fair competition.
Authorised Representatives handle key compliance tasks such as registration, reporting, and packaging licensing under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules.…
News
Date: 22.09.2026
Germany’s e-waste collection rate remains well below the legal target. As a result, there have been calls for stronger producer responsibility under the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). But merely shifting obligations is unlikely to solve the real problem: too many end-of-life devices remain with end-users.
Germany currently collects less than one-third of its electronic waste, far below the required 65 per cent target.…
News
Date: 22.09.2026
The question of who qualifies as the "manufacturer" of transport packaging under the PPWR remains unresolved. While the European Commission has maintained its current interpretation, retailers and distributors are still waiting for legal clarity.
According to the European Commission, responsibility generally lies with the company that physically manufactures the packaging, rather than the business that fills or uses it. However, this view has…
News
Date: 22.09.2026
The PPWR is creating growing challenges for businesses across Europe. Companies, industry associations, and chambers of commerce are increasingly calling for simpler rules, less bureaucracy, and greater flexibility for small businesses.
Since the Packaging Regulation came into force, many companies have reported rising compliance costs, complex registration processes, and new administrative burdens. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in…
News
Date: 22.09.2026
For many businesses, the biggest challenge is no longer observing legal bounds but keeping up with constant policy changes. When rules, deadlines, or funding programmes change repeatedly, companies generally struggle to plan investments, allocate resources, and advise customers with confidence.
For businesses, the issue is not change itself, but the lack of predictability. Many companies began preparing for regulations such as the PPWR long…
News
Date: 22.09.2026
Under the PPWR, even printed paper bags can turn into a compliance issue. Many small and medium-sized businesses are now feeling the pressure of keeping up with the increased costs, bureaucracy, and administrative effort.
When a company puts its own branding on packaging, it may be considered the "manufacturer" of that packaging, according to the PPWR. This can trigger some additional duties, including conformity assessments, documentation, and…
News
Date: 22.09.2026
European industry is facing growing pressure from rising costs, complex regulations, and increasing global competition. The German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association is therefore calling on the EU to place competitiveness at the centre of future policymaking.
European industry is losing ground in global competition. The German Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association (German abbr. VDMA) is therefore calling for a clear…
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