Plain-language guides to the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and the EU Declaration of Conformity. What applies, who it hits, and what to have ready before 12 August 2026.
PPWR
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PPWR recyclability rules explained (Article 6)
PPWR Article 6 requires all packaging sold in the EU to be recyclable, and from 2030 at the earliest every pack will need a recyclability grade of A, B or C. This guide explains in plain words what recyclable means under the law, how the grades and the 70% floor work, which dates apply and what manufacturers should do before the EU design rules are adopted.
