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EPR updates 2025 for Germany, France, Spain and Austria

From 2025, a large number of new regulations will come into force in Europe that will pose major challenges for companies, particularly manufacturers and producers. From stricter sustainability requirements to extended responsibility for products and innovative reporting obligations…

EPR-compliant in Austria – which EPR obligations apply in 2024?

In Austria, the principle of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) applies to all companies that place packaging and/or packaged products on the market. Find out how you can meet the EPR requirements in Austria in 2024.

Implementing the European Green Deal: PPWR as an opportunity for producers

Making Europe the world’s first climate-neutral continent is a binding commitment under the EU Climate Law. Europe produces an average of almost 190 kg of packaging waste per capita per … Read more

Deposit in Austria: Introduction of a deposit system for single-use beverage containers from 2025

From 1 January 2025, a deposit system will be introduced in Austria for certain types of single-use beverage containers. The aim of this measure is to significantly increase collection rates and optimise the recycling of used raw materials.

The objectives of the PPWR and the challenges for authorised representatives in Europe

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is part of the European Green Deal and therefore a central element of the EU strategy to promote a circular economy. With ambitious goals, such as reducing packaging waste, increasing recycling rates and promoting reusable packaging, it affects all players along the packaging value chain. Authorised Representatives (ARs) play a key role in this, especially for companies outside the EU, and face unique challenges in implementing the regulations across borders.

Packaging labelling will become mandatory in Spain

In Spain, new requirements for labelling obligations for packaging will be introduced on 1 January 2025. This will affect packaging that is discarded by the end consumer in a private household. The labelling of this packaging will become mandatory for manufacturers and distributors under Royal Decree 1055/2022.

Implementing the European Green Deal: PPWR as an opportunity for producers

EPR Spain – how can companies comply with Extended Producer Responsibility in 2024?

EPR Spain – just like in other European countries, the EPR regulations and obligations for companies that place packaging or packaged products on the market have been tightened in recent … Read more

EPR requirements in France in 2024 – what you need to know

Get to know the general requirements and how to be compliant with EPR regulations in France in 2024. To ensure compliance with the EPR requirements in France, companies subject to the regulations need to register with a PRO.

What can happen if my company does not comply with the EPR?

In Germany, failure to fullfil the EPR regulations can result in severe sanctions and penalties which could include economic compensations or even complete sales ban.

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