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Here you find our articles about online shops, websites and web tech. We explain new rules, tools and good ways of working. You can filter the articles by topic. At the top of an article you find a short version in plain words. Ask us if something is still not clear.

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EmpCo Info Duties: Date of Application Sep 27, 2026

The EmpCo Directive (EU) 2024/825 adds to the information duties in online retail: repairability score or producer information on repair, minimum period of software updates, environmentally friendly delivery options, the harmonized legal guarantee notice and the GARAN label. Germany transposed it with BGBl. 2026 I No. 28 (EGBGB) and No. 43 (UWG); the date of application is 27 September 2026. This article shows which information is needed when and how a Shopware shop delivers it from producer data.

April 29, 2026 Read more →

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Green Claims 2026: Environmental Claims in Your Shop

The Green Claims Directive has been on hold since June 2025. What binds you is the EmpCo Directive: start of application 27 September 2026, with no grandfathering.

March 9, 2026 Read more →

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PPWR 2026: EU Packaging Regulation for Online Retailers

Since August 12, 2026, the new EU Packaging Regulation has applied: recycling standards, recyclate quotas, and maximum empty space quotas for shipping packaging.

January 26, 2026 Read more →

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Digital Product Passport (DPP): EU Mandate from 2026 for E-Commerce

The EU introduces the digital product passport step by step: for batteries from February 18, 2027, for other product groups per delegated act. What shop owners need to know and prepare now.

January 23, 2026 Read more →

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Right to Repair 2026: New Obligations for Online Shops

The EU right to repair has been implemented in the German Civil Code since July 2026. We show which duties affect manufacturers and retailers and how a repair portal bundles service and spare parts sales.

January 17, 2026 Read more →

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Greenwashing in E-Commerce: How to Avoid Legal Risks

53% of environmental claims are vague, misleading or unfounded. Learn how to avoid greenwashing and communicate sustainability authentically.

January 16, 2026 Read more →

Blog – Topic: Sustainability

EmpCo Info Duties: Date of Application Sep 27, 2026

Green Claims 2026: Environmental Claims in Your Shop

PPWR 2026: EU Packaging Regulation for Online Retailers

Digital Product Passport (DPP): EU Mandate from 2026 for E-Commerce

Right to Repair 2026: New Obligations for Online Shops

Greenwashing in E-Commerce: How to Avoid Legal Risks

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EmpCo Info Duties: Date of Application Sep 27, 2026

Green Claims 2026: Environmental Claims in Your Shop

PPWR 2026: EU Packaging Regulation for Online Retailers

Digital Product Passport (DPP): EU Mandate from 2026 for E-Commerce

Right to Repair 2026: New Obligations for Online Shops

Greenwashing in E-Commerce: How to Avoid Legal Risks

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