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Today's topics at a glance
EU Battery Regulation and CO2 footprint requirements
EU Single-Use Plastics Directive: Impact in Poland
Germany: Deposit system on single-use beverage containers for milk-based drinks from January 1, 2024
EPR in Denmark - changes 2025 & reporting obligation 2024
EPR packaging in Great Britain: Notification obligation and deadline
Germany: Establishment of the single-use plastic fund on January 1, 2024
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EU Battery Regulation and CO2 footprint requirements
From February 2024, the European Union will implement a regulation that introduces changes to the requirements for batteries. The following sections highlight the most important aspects of this regulation.
Digital battery passports and carbon footprint
From 2027, it will be mandatory for larger batteries (with a capacity of over 2 kWh) to be equipped with digital passports containing important information about the sustainability of the battery. These passports, identified by a QR code and a CE marking, support the recycling and reuse of batteries. In addition, the regulation sets targets for the proportion of recycled materials in battery elements and, from August 2024, requires the carbon footprint to be calculated in order to reduce the environmental impact.
Interchangeability and safety requirements
The regulation stipulates that portable batteries must be easy to remove and replace from 2027. This requirement is intended to improve the maintenance, recycling and service life of the devices. In addition, from 2025, manufacturers will have to fulfill due diligence obligations in their supply chain and carry out specific safety tests to protect both consumers and the environment.
Recycling targets and reporting obligations
The new regulation defines specific recycling efficiency and material recovery targets for batteries, which will come into force from the end of 2027 and are intended to further promote the recycling of batteries. The regulation also introduces new reporting obligations to increase transparency and traceability in the battery sector. These measures are crucial to ensure the responsible production and use of batteries. For companies, this means adapting in the areas of battery production and recycling, including preparing for digital processes, improved supply chains and advanced recycling techniques.
If you need assistance with compliance, our experts are on hand to guide you through this process and ensure your business is compliant. Click the button below now to make a free inquiry and receive support.
With the introduction of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive and the fight against plastic pollution, companies in Poland are faced with new challenges and responsibilities.
Poland has taken steps in this direction to transpose the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive into national law. This includes banning certain single-use plastic products, including plastic straws, cutlery, plates and other commonly used disposable items.
Information obligations and registration in the BDO register
Companies are now obliged to report detailed information on the use and circulation of single-use plastic products in the BDO register (database for the management of waste products).
Registration in the BDO register is a crucial step in demonstrating compliance with the new regulations. This requires the disclosure of information on the type, quantity and management of single-use plastic products. This transparency enables the authorities to better monitor the implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive by companies and make adjustments where necessary.
Strict compliance with these registration obligations is of great importance in order to avoid sanctions.
If you are unsure about what obligations your company faces or need support in complying with the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive, Deutsche Recycling Service GmbH is a trustworthy partner at your side. We support you in the implementation of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive in Poland.
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Germany: Deposit system on single-use beverage containers for milk-based drinks from January 1, 2024
From January 1, 2024, the extension of the single-use deposit for single-use plastic beverage containers will affect companies that manufacture or distribute packaging for milk-based beverages or milk mixtures containing at least 50% milk or milk products.
In 2003, Germany introduced a deposit system for disposable drinks packaging. The deposit applies to single-use beverage containers for private end consumers, including plastic bottles and cans with a capacity of 0.1 to 3 liters.
In Germany, there are four categories of beverages subject to deposit: beer (with or without alcohol, including beer mixes), water (with or without CO2, with or without flavor, such as mineral and spring water), alcoholic mixes (such as "alcopops") and soft drinks (with or without CO2, including lemonades, cola, carbonated bitter-flavored drinks, iced tea/coffee and sports drinks).
Current commitments include:
The obligation to participate in the DPG system: distributors of beverage packaging requiring a deposit must participate in the "Deutsche Pfandsystem GmbH" (DPG).
The labeling obligation: Affected beverage packaging must bear a special logo, whereby the use of stickers is possible.
The obligation to charge a deposit: A deposit of €0.25 must be added to the price of each drink. It is possible to commission a service provider to manage the deposit account.
The obligation to register with the "Central Agency Packaging Register" (ZSVR): Manufacturers whose packaging is subject to a deposit must register on the ZSVR's LUCID platform.
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EPR in Denmark - changes 2025 & reporting obligation 2024
From 01.01.2025, new EPR regulations will come into force in Denmark, which will be fully implemented by 01.07.2025. This legislative change brings Denmark's extended producer responsibility in line with the standards of other EU countries.
Thanks to a functioning waste management system, it was not necessary to adapt when the EU Packaging Directive was introduced.
The revised directives will be introduced gradually from 2023. The first step concerns the EPR for tobacco products with filters.
In this blog article, we take a closer look at the introduction of EPR in Denmark and provide you with the most important information on producer responsibility, mandatory reporting and registration.
Since the beginning of 2023, organizations in the UK have been required to collect and report data on their packaging under the newly implemented Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation for packaging.
These changes, a core part of the Packaging Act in England, affect all companies that import or circulate packaging and have a significant impact on compliance requirements.
In this blog article you will learn the key points, from the scope of the regulation to the reporting requirements and deadlines.
Germany: Establishment of the single-use plastic fund on January 1, 2024
On January 1, 2024, Germany will introduce a single-use plastic fund to reduce the amount of single-use plastic packaging in public places. The associated law came into force in 2023 and stipulates that manufacturers of single-use plastic products must contribute to the disposal costs for waste in public places. This applies to manufacturers who bring such products onto the market or sell them for the first time. The fees are calculated according to the mass and type of product and must be paid for the first time in 2024, with a payment deadline of May 15, 2025.
Foreign manufacturers without a German branch must appoint a representative in Germany. The following products are covered by the law: food containers, flexible packaging, drinks containers, cups, lightweight plastic carrier bags, wet wipes, balloons and tobacco products with filters. Registration will be mandatory from January 1, 2024. To this end, the Federal Environment Agency has set up the DIVID platform, which enables registration, administration and payment of fees.
Is your company a distributor of packaging in this category in Germany and you are not sure which obligations apply to your company and whether you are complying with them? We will be happy to help you. Simply get in touch with us.
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