PPWR recyclability grades and recycled content targets: what importers need to know
Businesses placing packaged goods on the EU market have to comply with the PPWR rules around packaging.
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PPWR compliance deadlines explained: what applies from August 2026 and what comes later
This article breaks down the PPWR compliance timeline, explaining that August 12, 2026 is the primary enforcement date with no grace period, while additional obligations around recyclability, recycled content, and…
Best 6 PPWR compliance tools for importers and distributors (2026)
The best PPWR compliance tools for EU importers and distributors in 2026 are Coolset, Recyda, Valpak, Packa, PPWR Copilot, and Trace One, evaluated against seven criteria including DoC collection, EPR registration,…
PPWR roles explained: when importers become manufacturers under Article 21
Under Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (effective 12 August 2026), a company's PPWR obligations are determined by its economic operator role — not its commercial title — and one company can hold multiple roles across…
PPWR compliance for importers and distributors: a step-by-step guide to requirements, documentation and conformity
The PPWR (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) holds importers legally accountable under Article 18 for verifying supplier conformity assessments, collecting Declarations of Conformity (DoCs) per packaging type, and producing…
PPWR Declaration of Conformity: what it is, when you need it and how to get it from suppliers
The PPWR (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) requires a manufacturer-issued Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for every packaging type placed on the EU market from 12 August 2026.