June 11, 2026
Extended Producer Responsibility in the EU
New EU-wide Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation
Our latest resource paper serves as a guide for PPWR compliance, outlining:
Key Findings
Key design requirements for recyclability, recycled content, packaging minimization, and substance restrictions;
Important timelines, including the August 2026 registration and conformity assessment deadlines and the 2028 labeling requirements;
Documentation obligations, including conformity assessments, technical records, and EU Declarations of Conformity;
Which economic operators are subject to obligations under the PPWR, and what those obligations entail;
Financial and operational implications of eco-modulated EPR fees and packaging redesign investment.
Summary
With the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) in effect beginning August 12, 2026, it is essential to understand the ambitions, obligations, and operational impacts this new packaging mandate will bring.
Companies that place packaging on the EU market need to adopt recyclability requirements, conformity assessments, recycled content mandates, and extended producer responsibility obligations.
What You’ll Learn
As the PPWR’s phased requirements take effect and enforcement ramps up, early preparation is critical. Use this guide to take action on assessing your packaging portfolio, strengthening documentation practices, and managing administrative costs.
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