The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) applies from 12 August 2026, with new requirements entering into force gradually.
What happened
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) applies from 12 August 2026, with new requirements expected to reshape the way products are packaged over the coming years.
Why it matters
“The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is an investment in Europe’s future: it will help reduce waste, increase recycling, make food-contact packaging safer for the consumers by limiting harmful substances such as PFAS, and reduce our dependence on virgin raw materials,” said Jessika Roswall, commissioner for environment, water resilience and a competitive circular economy.
“These are essential steps towards a truly circular economy.”
The PPWR covers all packaging placed on the EU market, including transport packaging such as pallets, containers and crates. It is intended to help tackle the environmental challenges caused by packaging and make Europe less dependent on imported fossil fuels.
This news brief is based on reporting published by Logistics Manager on 2026-08-12. The original report is linked below.
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