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May 2025
Italy: Extended Producer Responsibility for Textiles
On 15 , May 2025 | In | By Ute Binder
From 1 January 2025, textiles must be collected separately from household waste in all EU countries. At least, that is what the European Waste Framework Directive stipulates. A few EU countries are already one step ahead and have introduced extended producer responsibility (EPR) for textiles, including France and the Netherlands. Now Italy is ...
13
May 2025
Conflict Minerals: New Version of EMRT and CMRT Reporting Templates available
On 13 , May 2025 | In | By Monika Srubarova
The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) has released updated versions of two key reporting templates used for responsible sourcing and supply chain due diligence: the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT) version 6.5 and the Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT) version 2.0. These updates are important for companies working to meet ...
12
May 2025
EU "Stop-the-Clock" Directive Postpones Key Sustainability Deadlines: What Your Business Needs to Know
On 12 , May 2025 | In | By Diana Lippert
In a significant development for companies operating under EU regulations, the European Commission and Parliament have moved to ease the pressure of upcoming sustainability compliance deadlines. On 26 February 2025, the Commission released a set of proposals—collectively called the Omnibus Package — aimed at reducing the administrative burden on ...
08
May 2025
Copyright Levies made easy: Where are the obligations, where are the rights?
On 08 , May 2025 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
Take the Copyright Levy Quick Check! Since copyright levies are often included in the sales price of smartphones, PCs, printers, or even individual components throughout Europe without any special indication, they are hardly noticeable. However, these levies are considerable. They often account for a significant percentage of the product price. ...
25
Apr 2025
Step-by-Step Guide to WEEE Registration
On 25 , Apr 2025 | In | By Alisa Maier
To ensure your company complies with all legal requirements under the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), proper registration with the Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte Register (stiftung ear) is essential. WEEE registration is mandatory for all businesses that place electrical and electronic equipment on the German market for the ...
22
Apr 2025
New Packaging Regulation (EU) 2025/40 Promotes Recyclable Packaging
On 22 , Apr 2025 | In | By Ute Binder
The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which came into force on 11 February 2025, replaces the previous EU Packaging Directive. One of the main aims of the PPWR is to harmonise the existing national legislations more closely, for example by introducing a uniform material identification system to facilitate consumer sorting. ...
14
Apr 2025
The Omnibus Package 2025: Overview of Changes to CSRD & CSDDD
On 14 , Apr 2025 | In | By Diana Lippert
On February 26, 2025, the European Commission published a proposal for the first Omnibus Package, which includes amendments to the CSRD (Directive (EU) 2022/2464), the CSDDD (Directive (EU) 2024/1760), and other regulations on sustainability reporting. This new set of proposals aims to simplify EU regulations, enhance competitiveness, and unlock ...
27
Mar 2025
Another Step in the Reform of Private Copy Levies in Finland
On 27 , Mar 2025 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
Finland is often held up as a shining example when it comes to the need to reform device-based levy systems and to find alternatives to traditional copyright levies. Most recently, electronics industry association Digital Europe presented the ‘state budget model’ in Finland as a good alternative to copyright levies. But is this really a good ...
25
Mar 2025
WEEE Registration Obligation: What Companies Need to Know
On 25 , Mar 2025 | In | By Alisa Maier
The registration of electrical and electronic equipment is legally required for companies selling such products in Germany. The Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) implements the European WEEE Directive and obliges manufacturers and importers, among others, to register with the Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte Register (stiftung ear). Who ...
12
Mar 2025
Regulatory Obligations Applicable in France from 1 January 2025
On 12 , Mar 2025 | In | By Tatjana Möllmann
Is your schedule for the implementation of regulatory requirements in France up-to-date? You may find some useful information to reduce your potential compliance gap below. Consumer Information The obligation to provide information on environmental qualities and characteristics of waste generating products towards consumers is not new; however, it ...