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Guidance document for Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste

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Country/Region
EU
Competent Authority
European Commission
Type
Guidance
Status
Draft
Release Date
2026-03-30
Implementation Date
2026-08-12
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On March 30, 2026, the European Commission published a draft guidance document on the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR). This guidance clarifies key definitions, roles and responsibilities of economic operators, and sustainability requirements such as PFAS restrictions, recyclability, recycled content, and packaging minimisation.

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