GPTs take: Barcode scanning: When consumers return bottles to a collection point, the barcode on the bottle is scanned to ensure that it matches the barcodes r

GPTs take: Barcode scanning: When consumers return bottles to a collection point, the barcode on the bottle is scanned to ensure that it matches the barcodes registered in the system. If a bottle is not registered, it will not be accepted for the deposit refund. Random checks: To prevent fraud and ensure compliance with the system, random checks are carried out at collection points to verify that the bottles being returned are genuine and have been purchased within Germany.