in today's newsletter we would like to introduce you to the topic of the Triman logo and what you as a manufacturer currently should pay attention to. In addition, you will receive information about the new regulation in the area of medical devices and about increased warning abuse in relation to the german Packaging Act (VerpackG).
Not everyone is familiar with the contents of the german Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), which is why we inform you about the contents of the law and explain the obligations for manufacturers and distributors in our blog post "ElektroG: What is governed by the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act?".
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Triman logo in France
Legal requirements for product labelling obligations plus changes for electrical equipment from 2021
The legal situation surrounding the Triman logo in France is currently causing quite a stir. Initially it was said that other take-back systems would have to make way for the Triman logo, but this regulation has now been overturned by the French Supreme Court. What the Triman logo is all about and what changes are actually planned for 2021, you can find out here.
The new European Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR for short) already came into force on 25 May 2017. From 26 May 2021, new rules must now be complied with and taken into account.
One of the most important changes is that the scope of application of the MDR is extended compared to the previous Medical Devices Directive and the national regulations or bylaws based on it.
Distributors must also take into account additional obligations:
Checking whether the product bears the CE marking and an EU declaration of conformity has been issued, whether the product is accompanied by information provided by the manufacturer pursuant to Art. 10 (11) MDR, whether the importer fulfils the necessary requirements and whether a UDI (Unique Device Identification) has been assigned by the manufacturer, if applicable.
It is necassary to ensure that the storage and transport conditions comply with the manufacturer's specifications.
There is a duty to notify if a product is found to be non-compliant.
Do you have any questions? Our contact persons will be glad to advise you.
The new German Batteries Act (BattG2) came into force on January 1th, 2021. In this context, the German stiftung ear plays an important role in the disposal not only of electrical and electronic devices, but also from now on for old batteries and accumulators. What changes were enacted, and what are the consequences for battery manufacturers?
The German Law against Warning abuse prevents cease-and-desist letters relating to the GDPR, but not cease-and-desist letters relating to packaging law requirements. In the case of violations of the Packaging Act, competitors can still demand reimbursement of expenses. For this reason, cease-and-desist letters in the area of packaging law are highly popular. Check whether you are obliged to register and licence with the Central Packaging Register (LUCID)!
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