News on ElektroG3: From 01.01.2023, innovations to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act, or #ElektroG for short, will be implemented and legally binding.
- Electronic marketplace operators and fulfillment service providers are required to verify manufacturer registrations.
- Manufacturers, distributors, as well as online retailers of electrical and electronic equipment are now required to communicate the registration number to the necessary stakeholders in a timely manner prior to sale.
- All electrical equipment must be marked with the correct label, if this is not done by 01.01.2023, this may result in penalties and fines. https://europa.eu/youreurope/business/product-requirements/labels-markings/weee-label/index_en.htm
Further amendment also apply to so-called authorised representative(s) according to §3(10) ElektroG.
Helpful information can be found in the link below:
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/elektrog_2015/
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