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ElektroG3: B2B producers must submit a take-back concept to the EAR

Under the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG3) to be amended on 01/01/2022, manufacturers of B2B equipment will be obliged in the course of registration to submit a take-back concept (cf. Section 7a ElektroG3) to the EAR foundation (Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte Register; German WEEE registration board) and also to inform the users of their equipment about the disposal channels set up.
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International Amazon marketplaces are worthwhile for retailers

Marketplace Pulse has compared the traffic that merchants can achieve on average on Amazon’s country branches. Outcome: the average traffic per merchant is highest on Amazon.com (USA). Amazon.de (Germany) ranks in 5th position. According to the analysis, Amazon’s business is fiercely contested in Poland, Sweden and the Netherlands.
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Batteries must be EAR registered as of 1 January 2022

This applies not only to portable and automotive batteries but also to industrial batteries. The transition period for battery manufacturers ends on 1 January 2022 – take action now!
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ElektroG3 template for mandatory information on batteries

From 1 January 2022, all manufacturers or distributors of electrical and electronic equipment containing a battery or accumulator are required to provide information to the end-user of the type and chemical system of the battery or accumulator and of its safe removal.
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LUCID and WEEE: eBay dealer cannot sell any items

“I can’t post and sell items on eBay Germany; I’m losing out on plenty of sales. I’ve contacted LUCID, but have received no reply from them. I don’t know what else to do; I’m a little desperate as I’ve spent loads of money on making everything legal as a professional seller, but eBay isn’t helping me in this particular case. eBay’s only response to me is “Contact the authorities.”
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Austria: Waste Management Act and Packaging Ordinance

Today we wish to give you a brief overview of innovations and changes in the field of the Waste Management Act and the Packaging Ordinance in Austria. You should already make a note of the following topics and diary dates:
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New EAR campaign motivates to dispose of e-waste correctly

According to the EAR foundation, the TV spots financed by fees of manufacturers registered under the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), intensive outdoor advertising throughout Germany and, of course, the online presence including various social media activities will draw significant attention to the topic.
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Webinar: International WEEE service

The free live webinar focuses on the EU and the United Kingdom (UK) and provides an overview of the latest developments in an international context. In order to be able to present the topics to our domestic and international customers, the webinar will be held in English. Accordingly, please feel free to recommend it to your foreign partners as well. The webinar is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 1 December 2021, starting at 09:00h (CET).
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The new ElektroG3 2022 at a glance

The Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act version 3 (ElektroG3) is scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2022. take-e-way has compiled the key innovations of ElektroG3 in a compact form. The overview covers the following topics:
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France: Unique Identification Number (UIN)

We would like to inform you about the latest developments concerning Extended Producer Responsibility in France. For producers placing products on the French market, the introduction of the Unique Identification Number (UIN) in 2022 will be highly relevant.
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