Packaging Act "Green Dot"
Fee for Service Packaging (SVP)
On 01.01.2019, the new Packaging Act (VerpackG) came into force, hereby replacing the previously valid 5th amendment of the Packaging Ordinance. It continues to apply - as was already the case under the Packaging Ordinance (VerpackV) valid until 2018 - that the initial distributor of service packaging (SVP) is obliged to commission a dual system, against appropriate payment (system participation), with the take-back and recycling of the packaging and - according to the quantity - to submit a declaration of completeness regarding the packaging placed on the market in the calendar year.
According to §3 of the Packaging Act, service packaging is understood to be: "Packaging used by trade, gastronomy, and other service providers that enables or supports the handover of goods to the end consumer."
Thus, according to the Packaging Ordinance, the initial distributor is the person who, within the scope of the ordinance, first passes on packaging filled with goods to third parties. For example, bakers, butchers, or fast-food establishments are considered initial distributors.
What is the purpose of the Packaging Act?
The goals: More packaging recycling in Germany and fair competition!
To improve packaging recycling in Germany and further develop the circular economy, the Packaging Act places an even stronger focus on recycling. The primary objective of the VerpackG is therefore the gradual increase of recycling rates for different material types. Starting this year, for example, 90% of glass and paper waste is to be recycled, and the recycling rate for plastic waste will be increased to 63%, among other things.
Who does the law apply to?
This law is particularly unavoidable for our B2B customers - meaning you! Since the packaging available for purchase from us is considered "system-participation-obligatory" and you are defined as "manufacturers" according to the VerpackG, you too must pay the license fees to the dual system. The underlying fee system is mandatory for you, and non-compliance can lead to a sales ban and high fines. So that this absolutely doesn't happen, we would like to help you out!
How do I proceed?
Normally, this is done in three steps:
1. Registration obligation with the ZSVR
2. System participation with a dual system
3. Data reporting to LUCID
BUT DON'T PANIC - we have decided to make it easy for you and take over this process! After you place your order with us, the license fees will already be automatically included in the price. If you order from us, you don't have to worry about anything anymore!
You have further questions about an order or our products? You would like to purchase or resell Wisefood products? Then please feel free to contact us by email: support@wisefood.eu or phone: +49 (0) 89 24418362.
Sources:
Sales packaging | The Green Dot (gruener-punkt.de)
The new Packaging Act – VerpackG | learn more now (bellandvision.com)
