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Apr 2026
Step by Step: How Our Trade-In Process Works
On 15 , Apr 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
Together with our sister company TechProtect GmbH, we close the loop and provide holistic solutions in the field of the circular economy. In doing so, we combine regulatory expertise with operational execution. Today, we take a closer look at the trade-in process and show how companies can offer their customers a simple and transparent way to ...
10
Apr 2026
Battery Take-Back for Wearables: Obligations and Practical Risks
On 10 , Apr 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
Wearables such as smartwatches or smart rings represent innovative technology and new usage concepts. However, they come with a particular characteristic that is often underestimated within companies: the battery is not a separate accessory but an integral part of the product. This brings a topic into focus that is often addressed too late in ...
07
Apr 2026
Registration Obligations for Wearables
On 07 , Apr 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
Wearables represent innovation and progress more than any other product category. However, they bring with them a level of regulatory complexity that should not be underestimated. From a legal perspective, these products do not fall within a single framework but are subject to multiple regulations, particularly the EU WEEE Directive, the EU ...
31
Mar 2026
KIBAD: Shaping the Future of Batteries with AI and Data
On 31 , Mar 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
At the beginning of March, an exciting new initiative was launched with the KIBAD project (AI-based Battery Data Analysis), actively supported by our sister company TechProtect GmbH. In collaboration with the Konstanz University of Applied Sciences, the project aims to elevate the use of battery data to a new level, with the goal of sustainably ...
26
Mar 2026
Refund of Copyright Levies – What the “bluechip” ECJ Ruling Means for Providers
On 26 , Mar 2026 | In | By Wolfram Kühn
This is good news for businesses: The highly anticipated ECJ ruling in the “bluechip” case (C-822/24) confirms the core principle of the obligation to pay copyright levies. This obligation applies only if it is likely that the devices and storage media will be used for private copying. Now, this finding is neither new nor surprising; it has been ...
25
Mar 2026
UK REACH: UK Confirms Closer SVHC Alignment with EU REACH
On 25 , Mar 2026 | In | By Arjun Cheran
On February 24, 2026, the UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) confirmed a new strategic approach under UK REACH: the UK will more closely align its Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate List with the EU REACH Candidate List. This includes systematically reviewing substances added to the EU list since ...
23
Mar 2026
Wearables in Focus: Packaging Requirements for Smartwatches & Smart Rings
On 23 , Mar 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
Wearables, i.e. wearable electronic devices such as smartwatches, smart rings, or fitness trackers – are currently among the most dynamic product categories on the market. Innovation cycles are short, market entries are rapid, and distribution is typically international. As a result, regulatory requirements are becoming increasingly complex. One ...
18
Mar 2026
Meet us at the Stuttgart Sustainability Day 2026
On 18 , Mar 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
On March 19, 2026, the 3rd Stuttgart Sustainability Day will take place at Fraunhofer IPA – a key platform for everyone driving sustainable industrial transformation. And we’ll be there! The event will focus on topics such as digital transparency and the Digital Product Passport, AI-driven sustainability solutions, energy and resource efficiency, ...
17
Mar 2026
Circular Valley Convention 2026: Insights, Conversations and Key Takeaways
On 17 , Mar 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
The Circular Valley Convention 2026 in Düsseldorf once again showed just how much the circular economy is gaining importance across industries. After two inspiring days, we are taking away valuable impressions, new perspectives and above all, a clear sense that circularity is no longer a niche topic. What stood out most to us was the diversity of ...
16
Mar 2026
PPWR Readiness: Why “Waiting and Seeing” Is Becoming a Risk
On 16 , Mar 2026 | In | By Alisa Maier
Most companies are now aware that the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is coming. What is often missing, however, is a clear understanding of what it will actually mean for their own organizations and when action will become necessary. That’s exactly where the risk lies: PPWR is not a distant regulatory project for the future. It ...