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Topics at a glance
EU Battery Regulation: Changes Coming in 2025
New EPR Regulations for Textiles
USA Tightens EPR Regulations
New Environmental Labeling Requirements in France
Labeling Requirements for Packaging in Portugal
Webinar Invitation: EPR in North America – What to Expect in 2025?
Reminders: 2025 Planned Volume Reporting, Packaging Labeling Requirement in Spain
1. EU Battery Regulation: Changes Coming in 2025
Starting from February 18, 2025, manufacturers of batteries for electric vehicles will be required to disclose the carbon footprint of their batteries.
Labeling Requirement for the "Separate Collection" Symbol:
Starting from August 18, 2025, all batteries must be labeled with the "Separate Collection" symbol.
Enhanced Due Diligence Obligations for Companies:
Companies that place or put batteries into circulation will be required to fulfill enhanced due diligence obligations starting from August 18, 2025. These include, among other things, the creation of a management system to meet due diligence requirements, the publication of a corporate strategy, monitoring compliance with the obligations, conducting checks, and providing a complaint mechanism.
How companies can prepare for these changes can be read in our blog article.
Since January 1, 2025, all EU member states are required to implement separate collection of textile waste.
This is part of the EU initiative to promote the circular economy and reduce the environmental impact of the textile industry.
Some countries, such as the Netherlands, France, Hungary, and Latvia, have already taken specific measures to implement this obligation. These range from the introduction of municipal collection systems to funding programs for textile recycling.
Under the extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework, textile manufacturers will be accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products – from collection and sorting to reuse and recycling. The costs associated with this will be used to build and improve recycling infrastructure.
Recycling Modernization Act: In 2021, Oregon passed the Recycling Modernization Act (Senate Bill 582), which came into effect on January 1, 2022.
Implementation starting July 2025: From July 1, 2025, manufacturers will be required to participate in a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO). This organization will take responsibility for the collection, sorting, and recycling of products. Manufacturers must pay corresponding fees to fund the PRO's activities and ensure that their products are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.
Delivery Reports: The first delivery reports must be submitted by March 31, 2025.
Colorado:
Sustainable Packaging Coalition: In 2022, Colorado passed Senate Bill 22-1355, which introduces a registration requirement for manufacturers and distributors of packaging. Registration with a PRO must be completed by October 1, 2024.
Sales Ban without Participation: Starting July 1, 2025, products with certain packaging materials may only be sold or distributed in Colorado if the manufacturer participates in the program or has an approved individual plan.
Contribution Payments: The first annual contributions from manufacturers to the PRO are due by January 1, 2026.
4. New Environmental Labeling Requirements in France
Since January 1, 2025,companies with an annual turnover of over 10 million euros that sell at least 10,000 units per year in the French market are required to inform consumers about the environmental characteristics of their products.
Required Information: Recycled materials, repairability, recyclability, hazardous substances, traceability, and more.
📌 Important: This regulation was introduced gradually – companies with higher revenue had to take action in 2023 and 2024. Now, smaller businesses are also affected!
➡️ Anyone selling in France should review their labeling now!
6. Webinar Invitation: EPR in Nordamerika – Was erwartet uns 2025?
We cordially invite you to our exclusive webinar "EPR in Nordamerika: Was erwartet uns 2025 (DE)" on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Our experts Rolf Andreas and Dominik Stock will provide insights into the current EPR regulations in Canada and the USA for WEEE, packaging, batteries, and textiles.
Planned Volume Reporting 2025 Have you already reported your planned volumes for 2025? If not, we would like to remind you that late submissions may incur modification fees.
To avoid unnecessary costs and extra effort, we kindly ask you to submit your planned volumes.
Labeling Requirements for Packaging in Spain Since January 2025, packaging in Spain must be clearly labeled with a pictogram indicating the appropriate disposal container. The label must be visible and easily readable.
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