Labelling of the material composition under Art. 12, at the earliest from this date or 24 months after the Commission’s implementing act, whichever is later.
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What comes next: labelling, recyclability, recycled content
12 August 2026 was only the beginning. An overview of the next PPWR deadlines and the data you should already be requesting today.
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The EU declaration of conformity under Annex VIII
What belongs in the declaration, who may sign it and when one declaration can cover several packagings.
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The PPWR applies from today
The EU Packaging Regulation has applied since 12 August 2026. What must now be in place for every packaging placed on the market.
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BPA ban: the transition period has expired
Since 20 July 2026, the transition period of Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 has ended for most single-use food contact articles. Bisphenol A is no longer permitted there.
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Commission publishes PPWR guidance
The European Commission has presented guidance on applying the PPWR. Among other things, it describes a tiered approach for demonstrating PFAS compliance.
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Bundestag adopts the VerpackDG
Germany's Packaging Implementation Act (VerpackDG) replaces the Packaging Act and aligns German law with the PPWR. It is set to apply from 12 August 2026.
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Art. 16: What packaging suppliers have to provide
Suppliers of packaging and packaging materials must give the manufacturer all the documentation needed to demonstrate conformity. A blanket letter is not enough.
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PFAS in food packaging: the limits under Art. 5
25 ppb per PFAS, 250 ppb in total, 50 ppm overall: from 12 August 2026, fixed PFAS limits apply to packaging in contact with food, with no sell-off period.
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Manufacturer or producer? Who is responsible under the PPWR
The PPWR distinguishes between two roles. The manufacturer is responsible for the conformity of the packaging, and that is often the brand owner, not the packaging supplier.
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Six months to go until the PPWR
The EU Packaging Regulation applies from 12 August 2026. Anyone placing packaging on the market under their own name should start their supplier requests now.
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- from 12 Aug 2028Material labelling
- from 1 Jan 2030Recyclability, recycled content, minimisation
At least recyclability performance grade C (Art. 6), minimum recycled content for plastic packaging (Art. 7), weight and volume kept to the necessary minimum (Art. 10).
- from 1 Jan 2038Only grade A or B
Packaging of recyclability performance grade C may no longer be placed on the market.
