Packaging Rules Will Push up Prices
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Since this week, new rules have been in force in the EU, which are supposed to lead to less waste. For small businesses, however, this means above all: in every EU country, it costs hundreds of euros to sell.
Will new European packaging regulations drive small brands and shops out of business? - RetailDetail EU
The new European packaging regulations (PPWR) are intended to reduce waste, but they present small online stores and brands with an unexpected problem: a patchwork of national registration requirements and (disproportionate) costs. Numerous startups and small business owners are already scaling back their international sales.
The EU wants to take action against the high packaging waste and creates a bureaucracy monster. Paper dealers expect a sales loss of 100,000 euros.
New European packaging rules have led to many questions and concerns among small online shops. Entrepreneurs selling across borders, in particular, are worried about the extra paperwork and differing regulations per country.
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