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We keep you informed about the latest regulatory developments, industry trends, and practical solutions. Benefit from in-depth expertise and valuable insights to future-proof your compliance strategy. \* Please click on the headline or image to read the complete news. ## Gisa Scheschonka ![Gisa Scheschonka](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/6783864/Gisa_Scheschonka.jpg) Find me on: ### Recent Posts ### 22 Jan 2026 ### [UK: Online Marketplaces Classified as Producers Under UK WEEE and Packaging EPR Regulations](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/uk-online-marketplaces-classified-as-producers-under-uk-weee-and-packaging-epr-regulations) On 22 , Jan 2026 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka [![UK: Online Marketplaces Classified as Producers Under UK WEEE and Packaging EPR Regulations](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Packaging%20UK.png?width=550&name=Packaging%20UK.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/uk-online-marketplaces-classified-as-producers-under-uk-weee-and-packaging-epr-regulations) From 12 August 2025, online marketplaces are classified as “producers” under the UK WEEE Regulations. This change follows the introduction of extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) in 2024. Under the new regulations, online marketplaces are legally responsible for EPR compliance for goods sold via their platforms—even if they do not ... ### 18 Nov 2024 ### [United Kingdom: Changes for WEEE Producers established outside of the UK](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/united-kingdom-changes-for-weee-producers-established-outside-of-the-uk) On 18 , Nov 2024 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka [![United Kingdom: Changes for WEEE Producers established outside of the UK](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WEEE%20new%20guidance-1.jpg?width=550&name=WEEE%20new%20guidance-1.jpg)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/united-kingdom-changes-for-weee-producers-established-outside-of-the-uk) The British authorities have published a new guidance which provides changes to the personal scope of the UK WEEE regulations from 2025. The new interpretation of the definition of ‘electrical and electronic equipment manufacturers’ is primarily aimed at companies that are not based in the UK and only place electrical and electronic equipment on ... ### 15 Feb 2024 ### [Warning: SPAM emails sent to packaging manufacturers](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/warning-spam-emails-sent-to-packaging-manufacturers) On 15 , Feb 2024 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka [![Warning: SPAM emails sent to packaging manufacturers](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Kein%20Titel%20(29.7%20x%2021%20cm).png?width=550&name=Kein%20Titel%20(29.7%20x%2021%20cm).png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/warning-spam-emails-sent-to-packaging-manufacturers) The Central Agency Packaging Register (ZSVR) is currently warning of a wave of SPAM e-mails being sent to packaging manufacturers. In these fraudulent emails, users are asked to fulfill their legal obligation to participate in the system and attempts are being made to obtain sensitive data. Packaging manufacturers are urged not to send any ... ### 13 Feb 2023 ### [United Kingdom - New Reporting Requirements for Packaging](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/vereinigtes-königreich-neue-melde-pflichten-für-verpackungen) On 13 , Feb 2023 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka [![United Kingdom - New Reporting Requirements for Packaging](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Reporting%20Requirements%20(2)-1.png?width=550&name=New%20Reporting%20Requirements%20(2)-1.png)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/vereinigtes-königreich-neue-melde-pflichten-für-verpackungen) A new packaging waste reporting law will come into force in the United Kingdom on February 28 2023. This marks the first step in the UK’s introduction of a new Extended Producer Responsibility system for packaging, which will be implemented progressively until 2027. The key aspects of the new packaging law include new reporting requirements and ... ### 03 May 2022 ### [Packaging in Germany - Extended registration obligation as of July 1, 2022](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/verpackungen-in-deutschland-erweiterte-registrierungspflicht-ab-1.7.2022) On 03 , May 2022 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka [![Packaging in Germany - Extended registration obligation as of July 1, 2022](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/carton-4399301_960_720-1.webp?width=550&name=carton-4399301_960_720-1.webp)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/verpackungen-in-deutschland-erweiterte-registrierungspflicht-ab-1.7.2022) On July 1, 2022, a new stage of the amendment to the German Packaging Act will come into force. All companies that commercially place packaged goods on the market in Germany must register with the Central Packaging Register. Until today, the registration obligation was limited to so-called packaging that is subject to system participation. Now, ... ### 09 Mar 2022 ### [Germany: Next stages of the Packaging Act (VerpackG) come into force](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/germany-next-stages-of-the-packaging-act-verpackg-come-into-force) On 09 , Mar 2022 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka [![Germany: Next stages of the Packaging Act (VerpackG) come into force](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/chuttersnap-BNBA1h-NgdY-unsplash-1.jpg?width=550&name=chuttersnap-BNBA1h-NgdY-unsplash-1.jpg)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/germany-next-stages-of-the-packaging-act-verpackg-come-into-force) Further obligations arising from the new Packaging Act (VerpackG) will come into force this year. These include new verification obligations and an extended registration requirement. New verification obligations since January 1, 2022 As of 1 January 2022, manufacturers of so-called B2B packaging, transport packaging, and additional outer packaging ... ### 21 Jan 2022 ### [UK: Obligations for distributors of electrical and electronic equipment](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/uk-obligations-for-distributors-of-electrical-and-electronic-equipment) On 21 , Jan 2022 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka [![UK: Obligations for distributors of electrical and electronic equipment](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/electricalrecylcebox_685.jpg?width=550&name=electricalrecylcebox_685.jpg)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/uk-obligations-for-distributors-of-electrical-and-electronic-equipment) Over and above their obligations as producers, companies selling electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) to private end customers in the UK may be confronted with additional obligations for take-back of WEEE in their power as distributors. In general, distributors have to offer their end customers a free-of-charge option for the return of WEEE. ... ### 01 Jul 2021 ### [Germany: Amendment to the Packaging Act](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/germany-amendment-to-the-packaging-act) On 01 , Jul 2021 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka [![Germany: Amendment to the Packaging Act](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mircea-x-8hL3Ew_4l0w-unsplash.jpg?width=550&name=mircea-x-8hL3Ew_4l0w-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/germany-amendment-to-the-packaging-act) On 3 July 2021, the amendment to the Packaging Act (VerpackG2) will come into force. Amongst others, the amendment prescribes New information and verification obligations for final packaging distributors that are not subject to system participation such as transport packaging. New verification and documentation requirements on the fulfillment of ... ### 07 Apr 2021 ### [UK: New Producer Obligations for Packaging from 2022](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/uk-new-producer-obligations-for-packaging-from-2022) On 07 , Apr 2021 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka [![UK: New Producer Obligations for Packaging from 2022](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1176319801.jpg?width=550&name=shutterstock_1176319801.jpg)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/uk-new-producer-obligations-for-packaging-from-2022) According to the recent Finance Bill 2021, a new tax on plastic packaging will apply for packaging that contains less than 30% recycled plastic up from 1 April 2022. The value of the tax would be approximately £200 per tonne. The tax will impact companies that manufacture or import plastic packaging in the UK. It will also apply to the import of ... ### 07 Jan 2021 ### [Greece: New Obligations for Producers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/greece-new-obligations-for-producers-of-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-and-batteries) On 07 , Jan 2021 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka [![Greece: New Obligations for Producers of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Batteries](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dimitri-houtteman-aR8kcIogZew-unsplash.jpg?width=550&name=dimitri-houtteman-aR8kcIogZew-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.1cc-consulting.com/en/greece-new-obligations-for-producers-of-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-and-batteries) On 1 January 2021, new obligations for producers of electric and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries entered into effect. Until end of 2020, producers who place EEE onto the Greek market with built-in batteries only had obligations for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The regulations covered the registration with the ... 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