Versandinformation: Europa ist pausiert. Lieferungen nach Deutschland, in die Schweiz und weltweit außerhalb der EU bleiben möglich.

Important information regarding deliveries to EU countries from August 12, 2026

Dear MegaRawBar Community,

Today, we want to inform you personally and transparently about an important change to our shipping policy.

As of August 12, 2026, the European Packaging Regulation will come into effect.

Its full name is:

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 2024 on packaging and packaging waste, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and Directive (EU) 2019/904 and repealing Directive 94/62/EC – also known as PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation).

The regulation aims to reduce packaging waste, improve recycling, and increase manufacturers' contributions to the costs of collecting and recycling packaging. We fully support this goal – sustainable practices are important to us.

Why we are temporarily suspending shipping to EU countries

For a small shop that ships directly to customers in several EU countries, the new and still nationally regulated obligations create a very high administrative burden.

Depending on the EU country to which an order is shipped, the following obligations, among others, may arise:

  • Registration as a packaging producer in the respective destination country
  • Participation in a national packaging or recycling system
  • Quantity declarations for the packaging materials used
  • Ongoing license and administration fees
  • If applicable, the appointment of an authorized representative in the respective destination country, according to the currently valid PPWR framework

There is no uniform registration or packaging license for all of Europe. Registration in Germany does not replace the respective obligations in other Member States.

Given our shipping volumes, the recurring costs and administrative effort are unfortunately not economically justifiable in relation to individual orders. To continue to ensure the quality of our products, fair prices, and personal service, we will therefore temporarily stop shipping orders to EU countries outside of Germany as of August 12, 2026.

This decision is not easy for us. We know that many of you in neighboring European countries have been with us for a long time. Precisely for this reason, we want to openly explain why we must take this step.

Transparency on potential costs

Costs are not uniformly set across the EU. They depend particularly on the destination country, packaging material and weight, the number of shipments, the respective take-back system, and, if applicable, the fees of an authorized representative.

Destination Country Typical Effort Cost Nature
France Registration, system participation, quantity reporting, possibly authorized representative License based on quantity and material; additional ongoing administrative or representative costs possible
Italy Registration and participation in the national system, reporting Material- and quantity-dependent contributions
Spain Register entry, system participation, reporting, authorized representative Material- and quantity-dependent contributions as well as administrative effort
Austria System participation, reporting, authorized representative Material- and quantity-dependent contributions as well as administrative effort
Netherlands Registration and national reporting Dependent on packaging type, quantity, and national system
Belgium Registration and system participation Material- and quantity-dependent
Poland Register entry, reporting and system obligations Material- and quantity-dependent
Other EU Countries Separate national registration, reporting, and licensing Individual costs per country and system

Even the basic administrative effort can amount to several hundred euros annually per destination country – even before the actual packaging licenses are added. The actual burden can therefore only be calculated based on the packaging used and the specific shipping volumes per country.

Switzerland and other non-EU countries

The PPWR is a European Union regulation. Shipping to non-EU countries – particularly Switzerland – is not affected by our change in EU shipping.

We will continue to supply our customers in Switzerland and other non-EU countries with the same quality, care, and passion as usual.

Please note that for shipments to Switzerland, the usual customs, import, and, if applicable, national regulations still apply.

We are monitoring developments

Currently, a possible relief is being discussed at the EU level. The European Commission has proposed, with COM(2025) 982 final / 2025/0395 (COD), to suspend the obligation to appoint an authorized representative for EU-based companies until January 1, 2035.

However, at the time of publication of this article, this proposal is not yet legally binding. Furthermore, national registration, reporting, and packaging license obligations would generally continue to exist.

We are therefore closely monitoring legal developments. As soon as legally sound and economically viable shipping to EU countries is possible again for us, we will, of course, resume shipping and inform you directly.

Thank you for your understanding, loyalty, and support.

Best regards,

Bettina and the MegaRawBar Team

Sources and further information

PPWR – Regulation (EU) 2025/40: Full text on EUR-Lex

Note: This article serves as transparent information regarding our shipping decision and does not constitute legal advice. The legal situation and national implementation may change, and we continuously monitor developments.

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