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Labelling of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR)

Jun. 12 2026

EU has published EU 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste, this regulation will replace Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste and will come into effect on August 12, 2026, for all packaging (unless otherwise specified).

Requirement Summary and Application Dates: 
The labelling and information requirements laid down in or pursuant to Articles 12 and 15.

Download Bulletin PDF for full table breakdown of summary.

For more information, see text of 
Regulation - EU - 2025/40 - EN - PPWR - EUR-Lex 
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Frequently Asked Questions
Commission Notice Guidance document for Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste
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