Why is it important to be EPR compliant in Austria?
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 ...
Which products are subject to EPR requirements?
There are different regulations in each country. The following list contains an overview of the main categories of products in the scope of EPR obligations regardless of specific country regulations. ...
What is the legal basis for EPR regulations in Germany?
From 2022, the German Packaging Act (Verpackungsgesetz or VerpackG) establishes a control obligation for online marketplaces, so that retailers who sell to end consumers in Germany must follow the guidelines ...
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 ...
