German Packaging Ordinance

German: Verpackungsverordnung (VerpackV). Ordinance on the avoidance of packaging waste from 10 June 1991, amended on 21 August 1998. Commits, for example, manufacturers and distributors to recover and recycle sales packaging (= primary packaging), outer packaging and transport packaging. Can be carried out by third parties, e.g. DSD (The Green Dot).

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The A-to-Z database provides information on each pathogen, the most common infections that it triggers, its main transmission paths and recommendations on disinfection. In the glossary, you will find explanations of infection control terms. Search now!

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