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From now on you have the option to take actions against market participants that are not registered according to the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), the Packaging Ordinance (VerpackV) or the Battery Act (BattG) contrary to their obligations.
Dear members of the VERE e.V.,As requested by lots of VERE members at the conference “Product Responsibility – a solvable Challenge?" on November 17th, 2011 in Berlin, the…
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Photovoltaic modules or panels become electrical devices if they deliver a defined voltage on the output end beside the pure transformation from solar energy to electrical current. This means, if those devices have an integrated electrical additional function which results in a defined current flow (on the output side) they are included in the field of application of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), independent from…
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The VERE Association and the company take-e-way GmbH support the collection of mobile phones "Disposing of mobile phones in a clever way" which is performed under the auspices of the Bavarian States Ministery for Environment and Health (StMUG).
Collection of used mobile phones in Bavaria in cooperation with the StMUG and Eficom
The VERE Association and the company take-e-way GmbH support the collection of mobile phones "Disposing of mobile…
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When implementing the WEEE directive it is important to reduce the administrative burden and to guaranty a rapid registration of the manufacturers as a basis of legal sales and the participation in manufacturer warranty and recycling systems according to performance. To do so, take-e-way provides smart problem solutions for small and large companies.
Effects of the WEEE Recast on PV manufacturers and importersAs soon as the revised directive of…
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In the view of the Federal Government of Germany, the nicotine tanks or liquids for the operation of e-cigarettes are subject to the German Medicine Act.
Hamburg/Berlin (hib/MPI) – In the view of the Federal Government of Germany, the nicotine tanks or liquids for the operation of e-cigarettes are subject to the German Medicine Act. In their answer (17/8772) to the small inquiry of the parliamentary party Die Linke (17/8652) the government…
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Dear take-e-way Customers, dear Members of the VERE Association,
Offering you a reliable operation of our online services any time, we regularly conduct improvement measures on our servers.
Due to maintenance during the period from 19 March 2012 (8 a.m. CET) till 20 March 2012 (8 p.m. CET) there may be irregularities in the operation of our online services "Quantity Report Online" and "make-e-business". Therefore, we…
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Regulation to limit the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic devices (Regulation for substances in electrical and electronic devices – ElektroStoffV)
Dear take-e-way Customers, dear Members of the VERE Association,
The German Federal Ministry for Environment Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU) submitted us the draft of a "Regulation to limit the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and…
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Essential results: Open application range (open scope) including 6 device categories; stepwise increase of the collection and recycling rates; national manufacturer term including national registration; company representative for distance selling and standard exports; partial take-back obligation for commerce; change in burden of proof when exporting in order to protect the material against illegal shipment.
Essential results: Open application…
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The fourth regulation modifies the ElektroGKostV (= The Cost Ordinance on the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act – ElektroG).
Berlin/Hamburg/Fürth (Germany) – On December 14th, 2011, the Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit (BMU) (=The Federal Ministry for Environment, Conservation and Nuclear Safety) has enacted the fourth regulation to modify the ElektroGKostV (= The Cost Ordinance on the Electrical and…
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Hamburg – The red collecting box for small electrical appliances and energy-saving lamps of take-e-way GmbH at Hamburg was awarded as second prizewinner of the 15th Environment and Health Prize of SIGNAL-IDUNA. On January 10th, 2011 when Hamburg became the European Green Capital of 2011, take-e-way started the take-back system together with the Authority for City Development and Environment of Hamburg and the recycling company for electronic…
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