On 23 July 2026, the Federal Administrative Court ruled that so-called permanent carrier bags are, indeed, packaging subject to system participation, as they are intended to transport purchases to the end consumer. Their durability or repeated use does not change this. The court also rejected classification as reusable packaging due to the lack of appropriate return and recycle structures. Anyone offering durable carrier bags should therefore plan for licensing and disposal costs and review their packaging compliance. In some cases, system participation obligations may also apply retrospectively.
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