FAQ
8. How is packaging defined that is used for free mailing of advertising samples, brochures and catalogues?
There is no specific regulation in the German Packaging Ordinance. A decision of the OLG Köln (14U 25/98) defines packaging for free mailing of advertising samples, brochures and catalogues as sales packaging according to the German Packaging Ordinance. According to the judges it is not relevant that products are sold, rented or given away free of charge. The mailing of products to final end-users defines this packaging as a packaging according to § 6 of the German Packaging Ordinance.
In contrast, information in respect to industrial aspects such as mailings, invoices or similar is not regarded as a product and therefore neglects the packaging as a packaging according to § 6 of the German Packaging Ordinance.
