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 requirements for plastic packaging
Plastic packaging faces more PPWR requirements than any other material, six in total, phased from 2026 to 2038. Here is exactly what applies, when each one bites, and what your Declaration of Conformity has to attest.