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Not covered by the EWKFondsG

Does Metal can fall under the EWKFondsG?

No

No. A metal can is neither a plastic product nor does it fall under the beverage-container definition (which applies to liquids) — metal packaging for solid food is outside the scope of the EWKFondsG.

Sources · last reviewed August 8, 2026

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