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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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Decision of the district court in Dessau-Roßlau regarding the ElektroG: penalty of 22,500 Euros

Date: 02.09.2009

Recently a decision of the district court in Dessau-Roßlau was published (EUWID Ref No 35 dated 25.08.2009, p. 7) maintaining a penalty amounting to 22,500 Euros on the part of a supplier pursuant to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act due to being charged for inapplicable registration. The publication gives cause to point out that the decision is not final and that it is necessary to clarify several legal questions with regard to…

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Brand description "no brand" is no longer accepted

Date: 07.08.2008

With immediate effect, the "EAR" foundation will not be going ahead with any brand registration for producers or equipment under the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act with the description "no brand". The reason for this decision is that according to case law of Ansbach Administrative Court in Bavaria, which is the only first instance responsible for decisions of the "EAR" Foundation in Germany, registration…

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Registration Obligation/Brand-Related Issues

Date: 03.05.2008

The growing number of legal disputes occurring on the market for some time now - both under the law on competition, and associated with the pursuit by the UBA (Federal Environmental Protection Agency) of breaches of administrative rules - have prompted take-e-way to again draw attention to the obligations under ElektroG (Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act) and compliance with the EAR regulations. In this connection we expressly warn…

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Mole deterrent equipment is classified as entertainment electronics

Date: 20.03.2008

As the corresponding electrical equipment for deterring moles etc. gives off sounds, it is classified under the equipment type "entertainment electronics" according to the latest information we have received from the EAR foundation. In contrast to the TV programme for people, the ground-dwelling animals should not come to any harm.

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