Important laws at a glance
Legal requirements in the area of product responsibility and circular economy are constantly increasing. Whether it's the Packaging Act, PPWR, ElektroG or Battery Implementation Act – it is crucial for companies to be aware of the relevant regulations and to implement them in a legally compliant manner. On this page, you will find a concise overview of the key regulations and their significance for business practice.
All information about the Packaging Act
The Packaging Act regulates product responsibility for packaging that is placed on the market in Germany for the first time. Among other things, it establishes obligations for registration, system participation and data reporting. Read here to find out what obligations the Packaging Act establishes for your company.
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Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
The PPWR creates a European legal framework for packaging and packaging waste. This means that companies are faced with new requirements for compliance, recyclability and extended producer responsibility. Find out more about the key requirements of the PPWR for manufacturers and distributors here.
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WEEE - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act
The ElektroG regulates the placing on the market, take-back and environmentally sound disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. Affected companies must comply with registration, labelling and reporting requirements in particular. Here you will find an overview of the relevant provisions of the ElektroG.
ElektroG explained concisely
German Battery Law Implementation Act (BattDG)
The Battery Law Implementation Act or BattDG standardises the requirements for the marketing, return and disposal of batteries. This results in registration, return and information obligations for manufacturers and distributors in particular. You can find out which obligations arise from the BattDG on this page.
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