The controversy surrounding copyright levies on refurbished devices, and thus ultimately on used devices, has recently taken a back seat. This is partly due to the levy claims on providers and operators of AI solutions, which are to be introduced as a flat-rate levy. However, the claims for levies targeting refurbishers remain and are currently ...

A year of transformation and collaboration 2025 was a special year for 1cc and our sister company, TechProtect. We aligned structures, reshaped services, and further deepened our collaboration. Circular economy, the core principle connecting both companies, is reflected more strongly than ever in everything we do: in our thinking, in our actions, ...

As we approach the end of the year, we are opening the third door of our Advent calendar today to give you an exclusive look at our services throughout the product lifecycle. Here you can take your time to check whether you are well positioned in terms of compliance for the coming year. Are you prepared for 2026? The year is drawing to a close: ...

The demands on companies in the areas of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Product Compliance are continuously increasing. Regulations such as the EU WEEE Directive, the EU Packaging Regulation, the EU Battery Directive, as well as REACH, RoHS, and SCIP, are being enforced more strictly than ever. Compliance today is no longer just about ...

Welcome to the second Advent door of our blog post! Today, we open the second of four Advent doors to take a look back at significant legal changes and EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) issues. Each door in this Advent series provides an insight into the world of electronics, the environment, and responsibility. Let's dive into the exciting ...

Welcome to the first Advent and the start of our special blog series! We are virtually opening the first of four Advent doors. To give you a feeling for who we are, the first Advent door is dedicated to our team. In today's blog post, you can find out more about the people who monitor relevant legislation worldwide, evaluate your individual ...