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EPR UK: current obligations for retailers in relation to packaging
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a European regulation that makes manufacturers, importers and companies responsible for the life cycle of their products and packaging in accordance with the polluter-pays principle. EU countries can interpret the EPR regulations differently, which is why your obligations may vary from country to country. If you are shipping goods to the UK, you should therefore familiarize yourself with the exact regulations in the country in advance in order to avoid sanctions and be compliant. In the following article, we will give you an overview of the current EPR obligations in the UK and take a look at upcoming changes.
EPR in Portugal: Guide for manufacturers & retailers
Many European countries have packaging licensing regulations, and Portugal is no exception. Companies that deliver packaged goods to or from Portugal must ensure that they comply with the EPR regulations that apply there. But what does this mean in concrete terms? Retailers and manufacturers are obliged to register, licence and label their packaging in Portugal.
Deposit on bottles in Spain: Everything you need to know
Spain wants to introduce a deposit system for single-use drinks packaging in November 2026. For companies that sell drinks in Spain, but also for consumers, the question is: how will the system work and what impact will it have on the market? We therefore take a detailed look at the background, the planned regulations and the challenges associated with the introduction of the bottle deposit in Spain.
EUDR regulation postponed: What changes are coming?
Die Europäische Union hat in den letzten Jahren einen umfassenden Regulierungsrahmen geschaffen, der elektronische Marktplätze vor neue Herausforderungen stellt. Kontrollpflichten zielen so zum Beispiel darauf ab, Verbraucherschutz, Produktsicherheit und faire Handelsbedingungen zu gewährleisten. Doch was bedeutet das konkret? Welche Verantwortung tragen elektronische Marktplätze, und welche Auswirkungen hat das auf Händler:innen, die diese Plattformen nutzen?
Control obligations for electronic marketplaces in the EU
In recent years, the European Union has created a comprehensive regulatory framework that poses new challenges for electronic marketplaces. Control obligations, for example, aim to ensure consumer protection, product safety and fair trading conditions. But what does this mean in concrete terms? What responsibilities do electronic marketplaces have and what impact does this have on retailers who use these platforms?
Focus PPWR: New EU regulations for packaging?
The European Union is pursuing ambitious plans to promote the sustainability of packaging. This is particularly evident in the draft Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which was published in November 2022. This sets out binding requirements for packaging and packaging waste on the European market and goes beyond the previous EU directive. As a regulation, the PPWR will apply uniformly in all 27 EU member states, which, in contrast to previous directives, leaves less scope for national adjustments.