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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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Availability of electrical equipment in exceptional situations

Date: 04.05.2026

The EU is planning new emergency rules for electrical equipment designed to enable faster market entry in the event of a crisis – including a time-limited presumption of conformity. However, this supposed ‘relaxation’ only applies where harmonised standards are lacking and does not alter the fundamental product compliance obligation for producers and retailers. With a new draft law, the German government is responding to the challenges of past…

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EPR for textiles is coming – key points available now

Date: 04.05.2026

Collection duties, higher pay rates, and ambitious collection goals – are unlimited charges becoming a risk? The German Federal Ministry for the Environment recently published a paper containing key aspects of producer responsibility for textiles. VERE identifies critical issues and advocates for fair competition with clear demands for lower costs and less bureaucracy. The planned introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for…

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WEEE amendment: additional obligations for retailers and producers?

Date: 04.05.2026

With the impending enactment of the proposed WEEE amendment, retailers and producers are likely to encounter much tougher collection targets and expanded take-back obligations. Additionally, new proposals also address product responsibility and establish guidelines for managing raw materials. The revision of the European Directive on the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is taking shape, which is also likely to have a…

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Attention: UBA targets small businesses and instrument makers

Date: 04.05.2026

Small-scale producers and instrument makers are currently under scrutiny by the German Federal Environment Agency. Producers of electric musical instruments, such as guitars, may face fines reaching up to 100,000 euros. A current trend in practice shows why small suppliers in particular must now be especially vigilant. Find out now what part the upcoming amendment to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) plays. According to…

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VERE Association Press Releases Publications Reports

Last modified: 19.05.2026

VERE Press Contact VERE Association for the take-back and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (VERE e.V. registered association) Christoph Brellinger Organisational Communication & Public Relations Liebigstraße 64 22113 Hamburg Germany Tel: +49 (0)40/750687-111 Fax: +49 (0)40/750687-101 EMail: press(at)vereev.de https://www.vereev.com

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SME Commissioner under fire — government shuts down accusations

Date: 22.05.2026

The German Federal Government Commissioner for SMEs, Gitta Connemann of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), may continue serving as Federal Chair of the German SME and Business Union. Under the law governing the legal status of parliamentary state secretaries, there is no conflict between her public office and her role within the organisation. The government further considers that no actual or perceived conflicts of interest arise in the…

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Ban on disposable e-cigarettes gains momentum

Date: 22.05.2026

Hanka Mittelstädt, the Environment Minister for Brandenburg, is urging Germany to outlaw disposable vapes right away. Brandenburg presented the suggestion at the Leipzig Conference of Environment Ministers alongside North Rhine-Westphalia. Additionally, the Federal Environment Minister has declared that legislation prohibiting disposable vapes will be introduced. However, a crucial problem that could be missed in the current discussion is the…

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Environmental association criticises scrapping of prevention organisation

Date: 22.05.2026

WWF Germany is pushing for a new central regulatory body for packaging waste, calling for mandatory funding and stricter requirements for companies throughout the entire supply chain. In addition, they call for a new eco-modulation scheme to provide economic incentives for certain packaging designs only. Current developments under the Packaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG) continue to spark heated debate. Environmental organisations like…

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Drawing up a declaration of conformity for packaging

Date: 27.05.2026

The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) is about to take effect, yet many retailers and producers remain uncertain: Which documents are required? When is it necessary to draft the technical documentation and the declaration of conformity? And along the supply chain, who is responsible for what? Our compendious PPWR online workshop session on 2 July will provide a clear understanding of the requirements set out in Chapter VII of the PPWR. The…

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