The German packaging authority “Stiftung Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister” ( ZSVR) has published the Minimum Standard 2025 for recycling-friendly packaging. This sets a clear goal: from 2030, only packaging that is…
In October, packaging producers who are affiliated with Näringslivets Producentansvar (NPA) will receive a total of SEK 350 million in refund. The background is that the packaging fees during the…
On 7th October 2025, the German implementation of the EU Battery regulation (BattDG) was published and came into effect. It replaces the previously applicable German battery law (BattG) and complements…
The Belgian take back scheme Bebat pointed out that significant impact arises from Article 74 of the new EU Battery Regulation for producers or distributors of batteries and products with…
Alongside the new packaging legislation in Denmark the biggest take back scheme Emballageretur announced a bonus system for packaging fees and clarifies the obligations for foreign companies and distance sellers.…
Under the French Article 2020-105 of the French Environmental Code all producers/sellers of non-woven wipes – for use as hygiene, care, beauty, detergent or cleaning products – are required to…
The Danish packaging take back scheme Emballageretur published an update on their pricing for the different types of packaging valid from Q4 2025 on. Danish packaging prices have now been…
The Dutch WEEE and battery take back scheme Stichting Open published an update concerning the status quo of the new battery regulation implementation. Below we share the key points from…
Under the new battery regulation getting into force on 18th August of 2025 the two major take back schemes Corepile (merging with Ecosystems) and Screlec (merging with Ecologic) announced the…
On August 18, 2025, the new EU Battery Regulation (EU-BattVO) will also come into effect in Germany. The final transfer of the EU rules into German law is currently being…
