PPWR GUIDES

PPWR – the new EU packaging rules.

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation applies from August 2026. What it requires, who it affects, and how to prepare.

GuideEPR complianceRegistration, reporting, and how fees work.

GuideEPR by countryCountry-by-country registration and reporting.

All PPWR guides

All Basics Recyclability Labelling Packaging design Documentation Exemptions Deadlines Transport Importing Producer roles

EPRPPWRBasics
EPR vs PPWR: The Difference Explained (2026)
EPR is the principle; PPWR is the new EU law enforcing it from Aug 2026. Here's how they fit together and what each means for online sellers.
20 May 20264 min read
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PPWR Explained: EU Packaging Regulation 2026
The PPWR ((EU) 2025/40) applies from 12 Aug 2026. What it requires – recyclability, minimisation, labelling, reporting – and who it affects.
20 May 20264 min read