Packaging Management as a Delivery Condition. Workshop for Exporters focusing on recycling regulations in Germany and other EU-countries

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1 Packaging Management as a Delivery Condition Workshop for Exporters focusing on recycling regulations in Germany and other EU-countries

2 Velkommen Bienvenue Welcome Willkommen Welkom Benvenuto Välkommen Bienvenido

3 Topics: 1) European Directive 94/62/EC concerning packaging and packaging waste: Christa Geissinger, AHK France 2) Packaging Ordinance in Germany: Katrin Herholdt, AHK Denmark 3) Calculation of the package licence fee: Martin Scholz, DEinternational Italy 4) Completeness Statement: Norman Karsch, AHK Sweden 5) Beverage packaging - 2 types of deposit systems in Germany: Christa Geissinger, AHK France 6) Packaging examples: Norman Karsch, AHK Sweden 7) Questions: Gianna Corbelli, AHK Netherlands

4 Topics: 1) European Directive 94/62/EC concerning packaging and packaging waste: Christa Geissinger, AHK France 2) Packaging Ordinance in Germany: Katrin Herholdt, AHK Denmark 3) Calculation of the package licence fee: Martin Scholz, DEinternational Italy 4) Completeness Statement: Norman Karsch, AHK Sweden 5) Beverage packaging - 2 types of deposit systems in Germany: Christa Geissinger, AHK France 6) Packaging examples: Norman Karsch, AHK Sweden 7) Questions: Gianna Corbelli, AHK Netherlands

5 European Directive 94/62/EC concerning packaging and packaging waste Harmonization of national measures in order to prevent or reduce the impact of packaging and packaging waste on the environment Contains provisions on the prevention of packaging waste, on the re-use of packaging and on the recovery and recycling of packaging waste

6 Implementation of European Directive 94/62/EC in different CE countries Organised by the local authorities Eg. : Denmark Packaging tax : Eg. : The Netherlands (until 2012) Collective schemes : Eg. : France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, etc.

7 Examples of national schemes Country Responsibility Schemes Packaging Declaration Specific Program necessary Germany First circulator 9 schemes HouseholdPackaging and comparable sources of waste Total weight per material France Producer or Importer Eco-Emballages Household Packaging Every packaging element must be listed X Sweden National produceror importer/ Exporterin case of internet sales FTI HouseholdandIndustrialPackaging Total weightper material Italy National produceror importer on all sales and packaging levels CONAI Household and Industrial Packaging Total weight per material The Netherlands National produceror importer Afvalfonds Household and Industrial Packaging Treshold: kg packaging Total weight per material

8 Topics: 1) European Directive 94/62/EC concerning packaging and packaging waste: Christa Geissinger, AHK France 2) Packaging Ordinance in Germany: Katrin Herholdt, AHK Denmark 3) Calculation of the package licence fee: Martin Scholz, DEinternational Italy 4) Completeness Statement: Norman Karsch, AHK Sweden 5) Beverage packaging - 2 types of deposit systems in Germany: Christa Geissinger, AHK France 6) Packaging examples: Norman Karsch, AHK Sweden 7) Questions: Gianna Corbelli, AHK Netherlands

9 German Packaging Ordinance legal basis is the German Ordinance on the Avoidance and Recovery of Packaging Waste 12 June 1991 the idea was to reduce waste to reuse or recycle 2 April 2008 the 5th amendment to the packaging ordinance effective from 1 January 2009

10 The 5th amendment: News First circulator of sales packaging in Germany is obligated to participate in one or more dual systems Certification of compliance Since manufacturers and distributors are no longer legally obliged to mark the packaging.!

11 Types of packaging Transport Packaging: Packaging that simplifies the transport of goods, that protects goods in transit or must be used for safety reasons and remains with the distributor.

12 Sales Packaging: Packaging that is offered as a single sales unit and remains with the private end consumer. Private end consumers are also households and socalled comparable sources of waste packaging, this includes: Restaurants, Hotels, Canteens, Administration centres, Hospitals, Educational centres, Charity centres, and more

13 Operators

14 Topics: 1) European Directive 94/62/EC concerning packaging and packaging waste: Christa Geissinger, AHK France 2) Packaging Ordinance in Germany: Katrin Herholdt, AHK Denmark 3) Calculation of the package licence fee: Martin Scholz, DEinternational Italy 4) Completeness Statement: Norman Karsch, AHK Sweden 5) Beverage packaging - 2 types of deposit systems in Germany: Christa Geissinger, AHK France 6) Packaging examples: Norman Karsch, AHK Sweden 7) Questions: Gianna Corbelli, AHK Netherlands

15 Packaging Management as a Delivery Condition German importers often request the exporting company to assume responsibility for all package management requirements

16 Calculation of the package license fee Premise: As the package licensing in Germany is organized by the private sector, there are no standard prices Private Companies prepare individual offers on request Note: The costs of package licensing in Germany are generally above the European average.

17 Key factors for the fee calculation 1. Quantity of packaging material 2. Type of packaging material 3. Proportion of different packaging materials 4. Possibility to apply deduction rates according to German law. in particular: a) sectorial rate (VerpackV 6.2) b) industrial rate (VerpackV 7)

18 Deduction rates Premise 1: Package licensing normally refers to participation in a national dual recycling system Premise 2: Not all packaging is recycled in those systems Conclusion: Exported packaging not recycled in the dual recycling system, such as sectorial or industrially recycled packaging, can be licensed differently and usually at a lower price

19 Possibility of applying deduction rates: Generally the possibility of applying a deduction rate depends on the sector and the distribution network 1st Option: Individual examination of the distribution network to deduct the applicable rates for the individual company 2nd Option: Application of one of the statistics considering the sector and individual distribution

20 1st Option An examination can be valuable depending on the individual situation. Before involving an accountant it is advisable to consider the possible benefit of the examination 2nd Option Concerning the second option, remember that the responsibility for the application of deduction rates still lies with the exporting company. To avoid eventual risks in case of monitoring it is necessary to review the statistical rates.

21 Royalty fee for the Green dot The Green dot is a private trademark in Germany Since 2009 it is no longer compulsory to label products with the Green dot If companies sell products with the Green dot they are obligated to pay a royalty fee to DSD GmbH, which owns the rights of the trademark in Germany

22 Important The package licence fee can vary significantly when comparing offers by different companies and considering different applicable statistics or individual deduction rates

23 Topics: 1) European Directive 94/62/EC concerning packaging and packaging waste: Christa Geissinger, AHK France 2) Packaging Ordinance in Germany: Katrin Herholdt, AHK Denmark 3) Calculation of the package licence fee: Martin Scholz, DEinternational Italy 4) Completeness Statement: Norman Karsch, AHK Sweden 5) Beverage packaging - 2 types of deposit systems in Germany: Christa Geissinger, AHK France 6) Packaging examples: Norman Karsch, AHK Sweden 7) Questions: Gianna Corbelli, AHK Netherlands

24 Obligation to submit a completeness statement This applies only when exceeding at least one of the following volume thresholds: more than 80 tonnes per year of glass packaging or more than 50 tonnes per year of paper/cardboard packaging or More than 30 tonnes per year of packaging made from aluminium, tin foil, plastics and composites (sum of these four materials)

25 Information in English

26 Further information Foreign companies can also contact the respective CFT - chamber of foreign trade (in German = AHK):

27 Topics: 1) European Directive 94/62/EC concerning packaging and packaging waste: Christa Geissinger, AHK France 2) Packaging Ordinance in Germany: Katrin Herholdt, AHK Denmark 3) Calculation of the package licence fee: Martin Scholz, DEinternational Italy 4) Completeness Statement: Norman Karsch, AHK Sweden 5) Beverage packaging - 2 types of deposit systems in Germany: Christa Geissinger, AHK France 6) Packaging examples: Norman Karsch, AHK Sweden 7) Questions: Gianna Corbelli, AHK Netherlands

28 Special regulations on beverage packaging in Germany : 2 types of deposit systems Reusable packaging refill (on a voluntary basis) Compulsory deposit packaging one way ( 9 German Packaging Ordinance)

29 Introduced in 2006 Price : 25 cents Depends on the type of Packaging Beverage Compulsory deposit :

30 Compulsory Deposit Type of packaging Non-ecologically beneficial packaging (Ecologically benefical packaging : Drink packaging made of cardboard, Polyethylene heat-sealed-bag packaging Standing foil bags) Volume : 0,1 up to 3 litres

31 Compulsory Deposit Drinks and beverages affected : Beer, Water, Soft Drinks, Mixed alcoholic drinks Drinks and beverages not affected : Juice, Nectar, Milk, Wine and Alcohol, Dietetic drinks for infants babies

32 BEVERAGE PACKAGING - CHECK LIST! Which legislation applies to my drinks In case of compulsory deposit : Cost analysis - DPG Compatibility with the machines? DPG Marking (No Green Dot logo allowed) Special EAN Code for Germany

33 Topics: 1) European Directive 94/62/EC concerning packaging and packaging waste: Christa Geissinger, AHK France 2) Packaging Ordinance in Germany: Katrin Herholdt, AHK Denmark 3) Calculation of the package licence fee: Martin Scholz, DEinternational Italy 4) Completeness Statement: Norman Karsch, AHK Sweden 5) Beverage packaging - 2 types of deposit systems in Germany: Christa Geissinger, AHK France 6) Packaging examples: Norman Karsch, AHK Sweden 7) Questions: Gianna Corbelli, AHK Netherlands

34 Too much packaging?

35 Function of packaging? Protection Loading / Transport / Handling / Storage Sales / Presentation / Display Information Suitabilty Identification Labelling Preservation

36 Problems in product packaging Overweight Breakage

37 Customer acceptance? Packaging = 0,080 kg Product = 0,070 kg

38 Waste hierarchy = Optimize

39 Optimize = environment

40 Euro

41 Optimize = environment

42 Optimize = save money Recycling fee for plastic 1,246 /kg 1 million products sold at 0,195 kg = Recycling fee for plastic 1,246 /kg 1 million products sold at 0,047 kg =

43 Topics: 1) European Directive 94/62/EC concerning packaging and packaging waste: Christa Geissinger, AHK France 2) Packaging Ordinance in Germany: Katrin Herholdt, AHK Denmark 3) Calculation of the package licence fee: Martin Scholz, DEinternational Italy 4) Completeness Statement: Norman Karsch, AHK Sweden 5) Beverage packaging - 2 types of deposit systems in Germany: Christa Geissinger, AHK France 6) Packaging examples: Norman Karsch, AHK Sweden 7) Questions: Gianna Corbelli, AHK Netherlands

44 Thank you for your attention. Questions? Gianna Corbelli - AHK Netherlands: g.corbelli@dnhk.org; Tel.: Norman Karsch - AHK Sweden: norman.karsch@handelskammer.se; Tel.: Christa Geissinger - AHK France: CGeissinger@francoallemand.com; Tel.: Katrin Herholdt - AHK Denmark:kh@handelskammer.dk; Tel.: Martin Scholz - Deinternational Italy: mscholz@deinternational.it; Tel.: