New registration obligation for packaging in Spain

The Spanish packaging law obliges producers to register their packaging. Distributors from abroad must also register through an authorised representative if they sell packaged products in Spain.

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General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988 obliges
GPSR Risk Analysis Required

Mandatory for almost every product: According to the GPSR, producers must draw up technical documentation for the products they place on the market. The technical documentation must be based on an internal risk analysis.

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General Product Safety Regulation requires Responsible Person
EU Responsible Person Service for the GPSR and more

Since 16 July 2021, it is against the law to sell products with CE marking without a Responsible Person in the EU. In addition, a Responsible Person must also be specified in accordance with the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988.

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Draft Electronic Equipment Act available

The option of returning an old appliance without having to buy a new one at the same time is to be extended to all appliances with an edge length of up to 50 centimetres (previously 25 centimetres). Protection against fire risks from incorrectly disposed or damaged batteries is to be improved.
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Flower pots are not packaging

Flower pots used in horticultural production will no longer be considered sales packaging in future. The licence fees for participation in a dual system will no longer apply.
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EU Packaging Regulation adopted

For secondary packaging, transport packaging and packaging for e-commerce, the proportion of empty space may not exceed 50%. Producers must use lighter packaging with less volume.
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ElektroG4 WEEE Germany Update

In particular, the draft provides for stricter rules on retail returns. Retailers must provide information about return options at the point of sale. Sanctions are envisaged in the event of non-compliance.
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EU Packaging Regulation Approval

The PPWR regulation will be presented to the plenary of the EU Parliament in its second session from 22 April to 25 April in Strasbourg.
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EU Packaging Regulation Agreement

For sellers, a maximum empty space percentage of 50% is set for outer packaging, transport packaging and packaging for e-commerce. Producers and importers are obliged to ensure that the weight and volume of the packaging is minimised.
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WEEE change for PV modules

The amendments are intended to bring the WEEE Directive into line with a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) from 2022.
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ElektroG registration warning

Sellers should check whether the producers of their products are properly registered with the EAR Foundation. A lack of registration constitutes an infringement of competition rules.
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EU packaging regulation blocked

Italy rejects bans on single-use packaging (Article 22) and the reusable packaging targets for various sectors and packaging formats (Article 26) in the EU Packaging Regulation and has voted against the negotiating mandate for the trialogue.
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New battery obligations in force

The first requirements of the new EU Battery Regulation have been gradually coming into force since 18 February 2024. In principle, the new obligations apply immediately in all member states without further adaptation. trade-e-bility offers customised training if required.
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