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End-of-Life Vehicles Ordinance (AltfahrzeugV)

Jurisdiction:
Germany
Type:
EPR · Right to Repair
Last action:
Jul 4, 1997
VehiclesMetalsPlastic PackagingHazardous Materials
AltfahrzeugV establishes extended producer responsibility for end-of-life vehicles, mandating manufacturer take-back and environmentally sound disposal; enacted 1998 and remains core German ELV stewardship law implementing EU Directive 2000/53/EC, with provisions protecting repair/replacement parts compatibility.

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