CERTIFY has specialized in supporting industry and trade in the legally compliant implementation of the EU-wide producer responsibility directives (EPR). We are not only very familiar with the relevant German laws such as BattG, VerpackG and ElektroG, but also with the legal regulations of the other EU member states. In addition, we have extensive expertise of the legal requirements in Norway, Switzerland and the UK.
Benefit from a detailed, customized assessment of your requirements and find out how we can help you in our non-binding initial consultation. Whether in an advisory capacity, with national registration processes or with full service support in international trade – we are there for you!
Our solutions for WEEE, packaging & battery
The legally compliant market introduction of a product in the areas of electrical and electronics, packaging or battery requires extensive knowledge, which is the result of many years of dealing with the matter and practical experience in contact with authorities. CERTIFY can look back on more than 30 years of expertise from which you as our customer will benefit.
- Individual analysis of legal requirements
- Registration / Initial registration
- Contract management
- On time reports to authorities & systems
- Negotiation
- On time reports to authorities & systems
- If necessary process hand-over & familiarization
- Invoice verification
- Liability transfer
- Permanent monitoring of the legal situation
- Advice on labeling obligations
- Individual solutions
- Audit & revision
- Updating
- Legal representation by power of attorney
- Mediation of international partners for other compliance topics (REACH/RoHS etc.)
- Proactive updates and information around your compliance issues
From individual checks to carefree full service
If you do not know exactly which laws apply to your products, whether your packaging or the outer packaging of your imports are subject to system participation or not, for example, CERTIFY is there to help. Among other things, we offer you checks and reviews, in which we subject your company, products and processes to a detailed analysis. Subsequently, we will tell you which obligations you have to fulfill and gladly support you in their implementation. We always work on a needs-oriented basis and find the ideal, cost-effective solution for you to meet the legal requirements – if you wish, as a full-service option in which you entrust us with handling the entire process.
Benefit from our non-binding initial consultation!
Prepare for your non-binding initial consultation with CERTIFY with our checklist!
In our checklist you will find an overview of the information and documents you should have ready for the interview.
This way you reduce the processing time of your compliance check from several weeks to a few days!
National Services
Within Germany, as a manufacturer or distributor, you must take into account three laws and the obligations derived from them, depending on the type of product: VerpackG, BattG and ElektroG. The resulting requirements are challenging and can result in costly fines due to misunderstandings or negligence. With our support, you will effortlessly fulfill your Extended Producer Obligation and thus contribute your share to environmental and health protection.
With CERTIFY, you benefit from our extensive full-service offering, which combines all the necessary services into a cost-effective complete package.
Our national service includes:
ElektroG (WEEE)
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Individual analysis of the legal requirements
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Main contact person towards all parties
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Initial and new registration
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Compliance with all notification requirements
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Participation in the collective guarantee system
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Ensuring nationwide take-back, collection and disposal in accordance with ear collection or set-up coordinations
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Preparation and transmission of quantity notifications
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Invoice verification
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Permanent monitoring of the legal situation and proactive adjustment
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Notifications, updates and information about your conformity
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Ongoing advice from CERTIFY
VerpackG
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Individual analysis of the legal requirements
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Main contact person towards all parties
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Initial and new registration
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Compliance with all notification requirements
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Assistance in complying with reporting obligations ZSVR (LUCID)
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Support in preparing the declaration of completeness
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Registration with a cost-effective and legally sound dual system
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Ensuring nationwide take-back, collection and disposal
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Invoice verification
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Permanent monitoring of the legal situation and proactive adjustment
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Notifications, updates and information about your conformity
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Ongoing advice from CERTIFY
BattG
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Individual analysis of the legal requirements
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Main contact person towards all parties
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Initial and new registration
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Compliance with all notification requirements
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Participation in the high-performance partner of CERTIFY
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Ensuring nationwide take-back, collection and disposal
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Preparation and transmission of quantity notifications
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Invoice verification
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Permanent monitoring of the legal situation and proactive adjustment
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Notifications, updates and information about your conformity
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Ongoing advice from CERTIFY
Furthermore, we support you in all questions concerning stiftung ear and the packaging register LUCID (Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister, ZSVR).
We look forward to getting to know you in an initial consultation!
International Services
We know that compliance with over 3 laws in +30 countries is a big challenge and even almost impossible without the necessary knowledge, experience and network. With CERTIFY on your side, you can rely on 100% legal compliance with regard to the legal requirements.
In the international area, we offer you various packages, each with a different scope of services. Since we emphasize finding a customized solution for you that fits your needs exactly, you can take advantage of fewer or more services, depending on your wishes and requirements.
Our international service includes:
Consultation Services
international
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Individual examination of the legal basis
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Compilation of the relevant regulations
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Ongoing consulting and support
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Individual workshops on EPR compliance
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On request: quarterly review and reporting on relevant changes
Full-Service
international
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Individual analysis of relevant obligations
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Legal representation by power of attorney
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Application and registration
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Contract management and correspondence
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Timely reporting to authorities and take-back systems
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Advice on labeling and consumer information obligations
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Audit & review
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Proactive updates
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Procurement of international partners for other compliance issues (REACH/RoHS etc.)
Labeling & information requirements
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Presentation of current obligations based on national implementations of EU directives
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Sample analysis of your status quo
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Support in presentation and application with technical expertise
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Spot check of implementation
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Quarterly preparation and reporting of relevant changes
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Individual workshops on labeling and consumer information
We are happy to support you and take the time to clarify all open questions.
We accompany you and are always at your side.
Concentrate on your business, we take care of your producer responsibility.