Under the former German Battery Act (BattG), which was replaced in August 2025 by the new Battery Implementation Act (BattDG) as part of the implementation of the EU Battery Regulation,…
Over the past months, we have informed you several times about the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and the associated requirements. As the date of application approaches,…
The non-profit EPR take-back scheme for electrical equipment and batteries, ERA, has announced an increase in EPR recycling fees in Austria effective July 1, 2026. The reason for this adjustment…
Starting in 2026, e-bikes in Norway will no longer fall within the scope of WEEE regulations and therefore will no longer need to be registered in the corresponding EPR take-back…
With the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) set to take effect in August 2026, companies across the market will soon face a range of new requirements. Over the…
With the amendment of the German WEEE law (ElektroG), which was passed in November 2025, the labeling of collection and return points for waste electrical and electronic equipment will be…
On 11 February 2026, the German Federal Cabinet approved the draft of the new German packaging law (VerpackDG). The new law is set to replace the existing Packaging Act (VerpackG)…
In 2026, EPR fees for E-bike batteries weighing more than 5 kg have increased significantly in Belgium. The changes affect rechargeable lithium batteries that must be reported through the Belgian…
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces a range of complex requirements for companies – from new definitions and reporting obligations to technical specifications regarding recyclability, material selection,…
In Romania, national regulations within the framework of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) exist. Obligated companies must take responsibility for the collection and disposal of products such as electrical and electronic…
