New Requirements for Packaging Suppliers (PPWR Regulation)
Starting August 12th 2026, the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will become mandatory across the European Union.
As a FUCHS packaging supplier, you must ensure that the packaging supplied complies with the requirements established by Regulation (EU) 2025/40.
Frequently Asked Questions
The PPWR is European Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste, which is directly applicable in all EU Member States.
It applies to manufacturers, importers, distributors, producers, and packaging suppliers.
In general, the Regulation applies from 12 August 2026.
Yes. For packaging covered by the Regulation, a Declaration of Conformity supported by appropriate technical documentation will be required.
These include, among others, certain heavy metals and PFAS substances in specific applications.
Yes. Any change that may affect the compliance of the packaging must be communicated to FUCHS.
Suppliers must be able to provide the code or reference used to identify each type of packaging supplied and keep all documentation associated with that identification up to date.