Gisa Scheschonka
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Jan 2026
UK: Online Marketplaces Classified as Producers Under UK WEEE and Packaging EPR Regulations
On 22 , Jan 2026 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
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 ...
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Nov 2024
United Kingdom: Changes for WEEE Producers established outside of the UK
On 18 , Nov 2024 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
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
On 15 , Feb 2024 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
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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
On 13 , Feb 2023 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
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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
On 03 , May 2022 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
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
On 09 , Mar 2022 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
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
On 21 , Jan 2022 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
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
On 01 , Jul 2021 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
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
On 07 , Apr 2021 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
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
On 07 , Jan 2021 | In | By Gisa Scheschonka
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 ...