It may sound complicated, but it can have a positive impact on your packaging licence costs in various European countries. In addition to the obvious advantages in terms of environmental protection and marketing, sustainably designed packaging is also becoming more attractive because of increasing political efforts to promote it. An important instrument in this context is eco-fee modulation, which is part of circular economy policy at both national and European level. We explain what this is all about.
While Germany, for example, has the Packaging Act (VerpackG) with its specific obligations, other countries have chosen different approaches to transposing the Directive. This results in varying requirements from one country to another. In some European countries, such as France and Italy, there is – in addition to the obligation to license packaging – a country-specific labelling requirement. This article provides an overview of the labelling obligation in Italy, which is set out in the country’s packaging legislation.
How is packaging used to transport goods from retailer to retailer classified under the Packaging Act (VerpackG)? And what do companies need to consider when taking back packaging? We provide an overview and answer the most important questions.
This guide offers you a concise overview of the most important aspects of the PPWR, explains key terms and deadlines, and outlines how you can prepare for the upcoming changes from 2026 onwards.
Have you recently received an email from the Central Agency Packaging Register (ZSVR) asking you to report your initial planned volumes for 2025? We can help and guide you through the process step by step. So you'll be well prepared for the coming year.
Etsy is an online marketplace for unusual products on which a number of vendors sell handmade and creative goods. Fashion, jewelry, cosmetic products, art, photography, toys and used goods can be discovered and purchased on the platform. Etsy sellers usually sell for commercial purposes and are small business owners. Accordingly, the rules of the German Packaging Act (VerpackG) apply when shipping their products to private end customers in Germany, which imposes certain obligations on the sellers. These requirements are controlled by Etsy. No sales are possible without compliance with the packaging Act. What do distributors of goods have to do in order to comply with the German Packaging Act on Etsy? We have collected the most important information for you.
Sales on digital marketplaces are booming. This offers retailers a wide range of opportunities to market and sell their products, but in turn it also means a lot of waste in the form of shipping and product packaging. In this blog article, together with our partner MarketPlace Expert, we summarise the obligations arising from the Packaging Act for you as an online retailer.
The continuous rise of e-commerce and the introduction of new business models opened various possibilities for creating entirely new economic operators competing with traditional businesses for profit. New types of businesses can operate entirely online without the need for a physical presence in the countries where they have customers. Find out more here.
We are delighted to have been recognised together as Interzero as the leading recycling service provider in Europe. In addition to winning the German Sustainability Award 2024 in the "Waste and Recycling Management" category, we also received the special award in the "Resources" category. The awards confirm that our commitment to a sustainable future is recognised and are proof that our vision of a world without waste is bearing fruit.
Since as early as January 2019, companies that place sales packaging on the market have to comply with various requirements at different points in time in accordance with the German Packaging Act. This can quickly lead to confusion: Which obligation must be completed by when? What do companies have to do only once, and what recurrently?
You have received an e-mail from the Central Packaging Register (ZSVR)? Then watch out! You probably haven't fulfilled all your Packaging Act obligations. A large mailing campaign by the ZSVR is currently reaching many traders. Why the authority is now sending out mailings, what the terms "system participation", "LUCID number" and "data reporting" have to do with it and what you have to do now, we will take a look at in the article.
Selling via e-commerce platforms offers you as a retailer a wealth of opportunities, but also harbours a number of legal challenges. Due to the high level of competition, you should not only market your products effectively on marketplaces, but also create a solid legal basis.
