PPWR contains exemptions, transitional provisions and requirements whose exact application can depend on packaging type, use, Member State and future delegated or implementing acts. Businesses should assess their specific packaging and market situation before making compliance claims.

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) generally applies from 12 August 2026, introducing a new compliance framework for packaging sold in the European Union. Immediate attention is focused on substances such as PFAS in food-contact packaging, packaging conformity documentation and t