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German Federal Council defends Authorised Representative

The European Commission plans to suspend the obligation to appoint an Authorised Representative under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) – including for packaging, electrical and electronic equipment, and single-use plastics – until 1 January 2035. Nevertheless, the Environment Committee of the Bundesrat (German Federal Council) firmly opposes this suggestion and supports keeping the current regulation at the EU level.
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Öko-Institut researching battery deposits?

VERE e.V. has taken note of ongoing discussions regarding battery deposits, maintaining its position of opposing such a system and continuing to monitor relevant developments closely.
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Industry associations call for a course correction on Packaging Regulations

German industry and waste management associations criticise rising bureaucracy and impractical requirements in packaging law. They are calling for a stronger focus on consumer packaging, greater planning certainty, and regulatory relief for industrial cycles. In the meantime, producers and retailers are warned of additional obligations.
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WEEE collection rates are unattainable

The collection rate targets set by Directive 2012/19/EU are unrealistic and unsuitable for practical application. Collection volumes and rates between member states are hardly comparable and do not allow for reliable assessments of the actual performance of the circular economy.
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German Packing Law: Prevention organisation successfully blocked!

The draft bill for the German Packaging Act Implementation Act (VerpackDG) had proposed the instalment of a central prevention organisation, which was ultimately rejected following widespread criticism. VERE also successfully lodged a protest against such an organisation, as it would have likely resulted in incurred additional costs and significant bureaucratic effort for SMEs.
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The Packaging Law Implementation Act: Background, Consequences, Criticism

The new German Packaging Law Implementation Act focuses on increased recycling, reusable packaging and funding for waste prevention. Political and civil society stakeholders are calling for further, stricter measures, but various companies fear this will lead to higher costs, more bureaucracy and planning uncertainty. VERE advocates for more practical solutions and reduced burdens.
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Suspension with side effects – No fair competition without authorised representatives

Proposals from the European Commission envisage suspending authorised representatives to reduce bureaucracy and strengthen competitiveness. Initially, this may seem like a sensible proposal, but it ultimately paves the way for unlawful competition from third countries. VERE e.V. is strongly committed to keeping authorised representatives as gatekeepers for effective enforcement and has submitted a comprehensive statement to prevent the suspension of authorised representatives.
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Will the EU impose a levy on electrical appliances for retailers and producers?

The European Commission plans to introduce a levy on uncollected waste electrical and electronic equipment to promote recycling. However, the European Court of Auditors has criticised the lack of reliable data used to calculate the corresponding proposal.
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Recycling targets under the EU Packaging Regulation: Study identifies major hurdles for plastic packaging producers

A study commissioned by BKV GmbH questions the feasibility of the reusable targets set out in the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) for numerous types of plastic packaging. A lack of data, economic uncertainties and technical hurdles could make implementation significantly more difficult for producers.
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Reform of producer responsibility in the EU: call for split EPR fees

Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) criticises the fact that repair and reuse measures are mostly financed by public funds. According to the polluter-pays principle, producers should be asked to contribute more.
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