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EU Issues Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

Posted by Marta Gargallo on 7/14/26 5:00 PM

On August 12, 2026, the European Union (EU) Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Regulation (EU) 2025/40, will take effect.

The regulation entered into force in February 2025 and introduces harmonized packaging rules across all EU Member States. The PPWR aims to reduce packaging waste, improve recyclability, increase the use of recycled content, and promote reusable packaging solutions throughout the EU market.

Importers placing packaged goods on the EU market will have enhanced responsibilities including ensuring packaging compliance, maintaining technical documentation, verifying supplier information, and providing a Declaration of Conformity where required.

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 can be found here:
Regulation - EU - 2025/40 - EN - PPWR - EUR-Lex

More information on the PPWR from the European Commission can be found here:
Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation - European Commission

Topics: EU

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