Guidance Document on EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

July 15, 2026

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) entered into force in February will apply from August 12, 2026. On June 10, the Official Journal of the European Union published a Commission Notice containing official guidance on the PPWR. The guidance document responds to questions received by the Commission from stakeholders, including Member States’ authorities, regarding certain provisions of the PPWR. The guidance outlines the Commission’s interpretation of selected provisions of the PPWR, with the aim of facilitating a uniform application of the regulation across the EU.

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