Small Businesses Are Stopping Sales and Rebelling Against EU Packaging Rules. Tens of Thousands of People Have Signed a Petition

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The new EU packaging scheme, which has been in force since 12 August, is a puzzle for SMEs, including Switzerland. Micro-enterprises, artisans and independent creators are hit hard"The system that has been in place is aberrant. It is completely disproportionate for a small craftsman like me." Based in Aigle (VD), the independent luthier Patrick Hufschmid finds himself caught in a real administrative gear. To sell his plectres in the EU countries…

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New European packaging rules are sparking backlash among small businesses. Small businesses and independent creators fear the costs of complying with the requirements when selling to other EU countries will be devastating to their businesses. A petition calling for the rules to be relaxed immediately had more than 76,000 signatures by Tuesday morning.