We ensure legally compliant adherence to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for WEEE, packaging, batteries, and single-use plastics - efficiently and in compliance.

We handle the entire EPR process for you – from authorization and guarantee to registration on the EAR platform.
Comprehensive EPR Compliance Solutions
Complete registration with Stiftung EAR and management of all reporting obligations for electrical and electronic equipment.
Full service including registration with Stiftung EAR and reporting to a battery take-back system for all manufacturers obligated under BattG.
Registration with LUCID and participation in a nationwide dual system for compliance with VerpackG requirements.
Full-service support for the German Single-Use Plastics Fund Act, including registration with DIVID and dual system support.
Photovoltaic modules are subject to the ElektroG and must be properly disposed of. We offer manufacturers and operators comprehensive solutions for the take-back and recycling of solar modules.
As your authorized representative and guarantee provider, we offer you a complete solution for all EPR obligations in Germany from a single source.
With our network of partners, we ensure your EPR compliance across Europe. We support you with registrations and obligations in all major EU markets.
Dual EPR Compliance Services under Stiftung EAR (Authorized Representative + Guarantee)
We know the EPR regulations in the EU market precisely and offer tailored solutions
Successfully provided compliance solutions for more than 30,000 companies
As your long-term partner, we continuously optimize our cost structure
BNGreen supports companies in implementing EPR and environmental compliance requirements in the European market. With in-depth regulatory understanding, international project experience, and practice-oriented support, we guide companies through various registration and compliance processes.
At BNGreen, we understand the challenges companies face in connection with European environmental and product responsibility regulations. Our team has comprehensive expertise in ElektroG, the Battery Act, the Packaging Act, and related regulatory requirements within the European Union, including relevant processes in the context of Stiftung EAR and OfH structures.
Through our structured approach, international collaboration, and hands-on support, we help companies efficiently implement regulatory processes and build sustainable compliance structures in the European market. Reliability, transparent communication, and long-term cooperation are at the heart of what we do. With BNGreen, companies gain a reliable partner for structured and sustainability-oriented compliance solutions in the European market.
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Obligations for Manufacturers & Importers under ElektroG4, BattDG & VerpackDG
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in Germany. It is intended for all companies that bring electrical equipment, batteries, or packaged goods onto the German market for the first time.
Learn step by step which registration, reporting, and disposal obligations apply to you under ElektroG4, BattDG, and VerpackDG. We clarify the legal roles of manufacturers and importers, show the necessary compliance steps at Stiftung EAR and in the LUCID register, and help you avoid significant fines or sales bans.
The Stiftung Elektro-Altgeräte Register (Stiftung ear) monitors the implementation of ElektroG4 (Electrical Equipment Act) and BattDG (Battery Act). The goal is a competitive market and environmentally sound disposal of old devices.
The Central Agency Packaging Register (ZSVR) controls compliance with VerpackDG. Companies that bring goods-filled sales, outer, or shipping packaging into circulation for the first time must be listed in the LUCID register.
Every manufacturer and product must be registered in the ear portal. Without a valid WEEE registration number, electrical devices may neither be imported nor sold in Germany.
To finance future disposal, an annually reviewed guarantee must be deposited.
Manufacturers must report the quantities placed on the market monthly and annually by category and brand.
Stiftung ear coordinates the provision of collection containers and the collection of old devices from public waste management authorities.
Foreign manufacturers without a German branch must appoint an official authorized representative according to § 8 ElektroG to fulfill their obligations.
Every company (first distributor) needs a LUCID number. Since July 2022, the registration obligation also applies to transport, reusable, and commercial packaging.
To finance the disposal infrastructure, manufacturers must conclude a contract with a dual system and pay licensing fees.
The quantities of packaging used must be reported identically to both the dual system and the LUCID portal.
The law requires continuous optimization of packaging with regard to material recycling.
Within the EU directives and national laws (ElektroG4, BattDG, VerpackDG), the term "manufacturer" is broadly defined. The decisive factor is the role as the first distributor on the German market.
Anyone who places electrical or electronic equipment on the German market for the first time under their own name or brand is considered a manufacturer under ElektroG4 — regardless of whether they produce the devices themselves or source them from third parties. This also applies to importers from non-EU countries and online retailers selling directly to end consumers in Germany.
Under the Battery Act (BattDG), a manufacturer is anyone who professionally places batteries on the German market for the first time — whether as a producer, importer, or online retailer. This includes batteries sold separately as well as those integrated into devices or vehicles. Registration with the Stiftung EAR and participation in an approved take-back system are mandatory.
Under the Packaging Act (VerpackDG), a manufacturer is anyone who places filled packaging on the German market for the first time and passes it on to end consumers — either directly or through the supply chain. This includes producers, importers, and online retailers. Registration in the LUCID packaging register and participation in a licensed dual system are legally required.
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EU 2017/745 Compliance Support
We support manufacturers of medical devices and related products with regulatory compliance and EU market access. Our service portfolio covers consulting, coordination, and application support in the area of the EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR 2017/745).
We are not a Notified Body and do not issue CE certificates. Our services consist exclusively of consulting, coordination, and regulatory support.
Support in the context of EU Medical Device Regulation MDR (EU 2017/745) – regulatory consulting and process guidance for manufacturers.
Consulting for CE compliance for medical devices – requirements analysis, gap assessment, and documentation support.
Coordination and preparation of technical documentation in accordance with MDR requirements – systematic support throughout the entire process.
Support with registration and regulatory processes – EUDAMED registration, UDI implementation, and authority communication.
Application support for EU market access – process planning, timeline management, and strategic consulting for market entry.
Communication and coordination with relevant bodies and partners – Notified Bodies, authorities, and technical experts.
Local support for non-European companies – EU Representative service and local point of contact for regulatory matters.
Our regulatory services are aimed at companies from the medical devices sector as well as related industries seeking support with EU market access and MDR compliance.
Contact us for a no-obligation initial consultation on your regulatory requirements.
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40549 Düsseldorf, Germany
