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9. Podium Event on 9.9.2026 in Hamburg at the Mövenpick Hotel

Increasing compliance requirements in times of protectionism and stagnant growth. Will this turn out well for European SMEs?

In our panel discussion, we will connect the topics of Extended Producer Responsibility and Product Responsibility with the current political and economic situation and examine the challenges for companies from different perspectives. Free of charge for VERE members!

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VERE Association helps you against free riders

Date: 07.05.2012

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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Are photovoltaic modules subject to registration?

Date: 03.05.2012

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 association of manufacturers VERE e.V. supports the collection of used mobile phones of the Bavarian Ministry of Environment

Date: 24.04.2012

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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Intersolar Europe 2012 – take-e-way and VERE e.V. advise PV manufacturers on the WEEE and the ElektroG

Date: 17.04.2012

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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Important for E-Cigarette Manufacturers: E-Cigarettes are considered to be Medications

Date: 19.03.2012

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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Maintenance of our Online Services from 19-03 till 20-03-2012

Date: 13.03.2012

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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The ROHS of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act is now governed by its proper regulation

Date: 08.03.2012

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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EU agreement on WEEE Recast including numerous reforms

Date: 25.01.2012

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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ElektroG: EAR again reduces the fees by 15 to 18 percent

Date: 10.01.2012

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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Collection Box for Electrical Waste of take-e-way awarded with the Environmental Prize of SIGNAL IDUNA

Date: 08.12.2011

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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