My dual system contract runs out at the end of 2026 – do I have to sign a new one?
Verified on 2026-09-01 · Packaging law (PPWR)
In short
Under the German transitional rules, system participation contracts concluded before 12 Aug 2026 remain valid until 31 Dec 2026 at the latest (Section 68(1) VerpackDG). From 1 Jan 2027, contracts and volume reports must reflect the new allocation of responsibility – in many cases that means: conclude a new contract or have yours actively confirmed. What this means for your specific contract is communicated differently by the systems; get written confirmation from your system.
What to do now, concretely
Your to-dos
0/4Important: do not terminate or let the contract lapse before the follow-on contract is in place – selling without system participation is a distribution-ban and fine risk. When in doubt, the industry advice applies: keep your own licensing running without interruption.
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- VerpackDG (konsolidierter Volltext): § 68 Abs. 1 – Altverträge längstens bis 31.12.2026 (accessed 2026-09-01)
- fynax: PPWR und VerpackDG – Altverträge längstens bis 31.12.2026 (accessed 2026-09-01)
- KPMG Law: VerpackDG-Übergangsregeln (accessed 2026-09-01)
Legal information, not legal advice. The linked official sources prevail; data marked “draft” has not been finally verified.