On 3 July 2021, the amended version of the Verpackungsgesetz (Packaging Act) entered into force.

Information about the amendment:
The registration requirement for final distributors of service packaging as well as the extended registration requirement for parties under obligation, who will have to provide information about the type of packaging they place on the German market, will not apply until July 2022.

On 3 July 2021 changes regarding the register entries and the optional authorisation of a representative for international producers without a branch in Germany will enter into force. Click here to learn more.