PPWR is here. Is your packaging compliant?
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation now applies. From supplier data to technical documentation and Declarations of Conformity, osapiens HUB helps you streamline compliance and stay prepared for evolving requirements.
Answers from our experts
The PPWR is now applicable across the EU, but many open questions remain. Who counts as manufacturer, producer, or importer in your supply chain? What happens with legacy packaging that predates the regulation? What if a supplier refuses to provide documentation?
In this FAQ, developed together with legal partner Cattwyk, we answer 9 key questions raised during our joint PPWR webinar - covering roles and responsibilities, registration obligations, legacy packaging, and practical first steps toward compliance.
Who is affected by the PPWR?
All companies placing packaging or packaged products on the EU market, including:
- Suppliers of packaging or packaging materials
- Manufacturers of packaging or packaged products
- Distributors, importers, and fulfillment service providers
- Brand owners placing packaged goods on the EU market
- Non-EU suppliers delivering products or packaging to the EU
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Challenges in PPWR Compliance
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Integrated PPWR requests
Automated collection of all relevant PPWR data from internal teams as well as suppliers and producers.
Free osapiens Supplier Portal
An intuitive platform where suppliers can provide structured information about their packaging and packaging materials.
Flexible disclosures
Summaries of all collected data per packaging or product, serving as the basis for labeling, documentation, and Declarations of Conformity (DoC).
Connectors and REST-API
Seamless integration of supplier and product master data, plus return of enriched data into existing systems.
Customizable and flexible
Start early with supplier onboarding and building a central data pool with the ability to expand and adapt the system step by step.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The PPWR has applied across the EU since 12 August 2026, with additional requirements becoming applicable in phases over the coming years.
The PPWR applies to:
- Suppliers of packaging or packaging materials
- Manufacturers of packaging or packaged products
- Retailers, importers, and fulfilment service providers
- Brand owners who place packaged goods on the EU market
- Non-EU suppliers who deliver products or packaging for the EU market
The PPWR has significant impacts on:
- FMCG / consumer goods (food, beverages, personal care)
- Retail / e-commerce / online marketplaces
- Packaging manufacturing industry
- Logistics, fulfilment, and transport packaging industry
- Textile, clothing, and footwear industry (on the packaging side)
- Hotels, restaurants, and catering / out-of-home consumption (HORECA)
Key PPWR requirements in this area include:
- Chemical safety (limit values, e.g., REACH, PFAS, etc. in packaging)
- Recyclability
- By 2030: at least 70% recyclable
- By 2038: at least 80% recyclable
- Use of post-consumer recyclates (PCR) (from 2030: minimum shares depending on packaging type and material)
- Minimisation of packaging (from 2030: max. 50% empty space)
- Reusability (reusable or refillable systems for food and beverages; details from 2027 in a delegated act)
- Bans/restrictions on certain packaging types (from 2030: ban of certain single-use packaging)
The PPWR requires transparency through labeling, etc. (standardized labeling, including information on the materials used, etc.). Manufacturers must conduct the conformity assessment for their packaging (including supplier information) and prepare the technical documentation and the EU Declaration of Conformity.
With the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, all manufacturers, importers, or distributors who place packaging or packaged products on the market for the first time must register in the Member States where they place products on the market, report and update relevant data, and pay EPR fees for the collection, sorting, and recycling of packaging waste.