Published on 10. September 2024
Updated on 13. September 2024
National
Design for Recycling
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On 29 August 2024, the Central Agency Packaging Register (ZSVR) published the new minimum standard for assessing the recyclability of packaging in Germany.
Background: The minimum standard for assessing the recyclability of packaging was published by the ZSVR Foundation for the first time on 1 September 2019. Since then, it has been an important tool for assessing the recyclability design of packaging. The content of the German minimum standard is revised annually. The consultation process for the draft of the new version took place in June/July. RecycleMe provided information about the planned changes.
In principle, all manufacturing companies that place packaging subject to system participation on the market are affected by the changes to the minimum standard.
Essentially, almost all of the changes that were discussed in the consultation process have been adopted.
Here is an overview of the most important changes:
For the upcoming minimum standard in 2025, it is planned to bring it closer to the regulations on recyclability of the EU Packaging Regulation (provided this has entered into force by then). This should help to ensure a smooth transition to the future EU-wide binding regulation for the economy.
Would you like to know whether your packaging is specifically affected by the changes or whether the recyclability of your packaging has changed? We will be happy to support you in assessing your packaging. Or are you wondering which new requirements will apply to you at what point in time with regard to the new Packaging Ordinance (PPWR)? We will also be happy to advise you on this. We will be happy to advise you on what impact the new minimum standard could have on the recyclability of your packaging.
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