Why do I have to participate my packaging in a take-back system in Germany?
According to the German Packaging Act, manufacturers, producers and importers who place packaged goods on the market for the first time on a commercial basis are required to register with ...
What are the relevant EPR registration authorities in Germany?
These are the relevant registration authorities in Germany for the different product categories: Packaging The Packaging Register LUCID (Verpackungsregister LUCID) is the online platform of the Central Agency Packaging Register ...
What is the “declaration of completeness”?
The declaration of completeness may only be issued by an authorised auditor. Companies exceeding the de minimis limits are obliged to submit a declaration of completeness annually. However, the ZSRV ...
Why is it important to be EPR compliant in Germany?
In many countries, producers of products subject to EPR requirements will be prosecuted with fines, if they are not able to prove their EPR compliance. In many countries, Electronic Marketplaces ...
What are collection points for the disposal of packaging that are comparable with the end consumer?
There are so-called sources of waste that are treated in the same way as private final consumers. An exemplary list can be found here. This packaging is generally subject to ...
How to be EPR compliant in Germany?
To be EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) compliant in Germany, you need to register of the relevant EPR registration authority, to obtain your EPR registration number(s). You need this EPR registration ...
