Novellierung des Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetzes sowie Änderung des Verpackungsgesetzes
Der Bundestag hat durch das Gesetz zur Umsetzung der Abfallrahmenrichtlinie der Europäischen Union Änderungen an folgenden nationalen Gesetzen durchgeführt: Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz (KrWG) Elektro-...
Publication of the guideline for the implementation of the reusable packaging obligation
The Federal/State Working Group on Waste has published a guideline for the implementation of the reusable packaging obligation according to sections 33, 34 of the Packaging Act. The aim of this...
New minimum standard for the assessment of the recyclability of the ZSVR foundation
The Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister foundation (ZSVR) must develop a minimum standard for the assessment of the recyclability of packaging subject to the system participation obligation according...
New minimum standard 2023 for measuring the recyclability of packaging
In agreement with the Federal Environment Agency, the Central Packaging Register Foundation (Stiftung Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister, ZSVR) must develop a minimum standard for the assessment of...
Das Verpackungsgesetz enthält Vorgaben zur Produktverantwortung an Verpackungen und soll zusätzlich die Auswirkungen von Verpackungsabfällen auf die Umwelt vermeiden und verringern. Fristgerecht...
New minimum standard 2024 for measuring the recyclability of packaging
The update of the minimum standard for measuring the recyclable design of packaging has already been published for 2024. In addition to theoretical recyclability, sorting and utilisation in practice...
New Minimum Standard 2025 for Assessing the Recyclability of Packaging
The new minimum standard for recyclable packaging has already been published by the Central Agency Packaging Register (Stiftung Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister, ZSVR). Compared to previous...
As sustainability grows in importance for consumer purchase decisions, the number of sustainability-related product claims (sustainable product claims) on packaging also increases. Together with...
Preliminary producer manual published for distributors of single-use beverage containers
EWP Recycling Pfand Österreich gGmbH has published a producer manual on the introduction of the deposit regulation for single-use beverage containers. This contains comprehensive information for...
Situation Disagreements have arisen in a legal dispute as to whether deceptive packaging should also be considered misleading if it is advertised online. In the specific legal case, a washing gel was...
Draft of the Packaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG) has been published
The current Packaging Act in Germany is based on the transposition of the European Packaging Directive into national law. In the referenced article below, we have already reported on the EU Packaging...
Check the recyclability of your packaging online! The assessment or proof of a packaging's recyclability forms the foundation for claiming the benefits of § 21 VerpackG. The level of recyclability of...
Publication of a GS1 application recommendation on the EmpCo guideline regarding environmental claims
With the referenced article below, we reported on the implementation of the EmpCo Directive in Germany through an amendment to the Act against Unfair Competition. As of 27 September 2026, new...
