PPWR: Roles, Deadlines, and Obligations

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will introduce far-reaching new obligations from 2026 onward for nearly all companies involved with packaging. But who is actually affected, and what needs to be done by when? This concise checklist helps you categorize PPWR requirements in a structured way and derive the right next steps.

What you can expect:

• Introduction to PPWR: Overview of relevant packaging types, scope of application, and key deadlines starting August 2026
• Clearly defining roles: Classification of your role(s) within the packaging value chain – from producer and importer to distributor
• Obligations and timelines at a glance: When information, documentation, and labeling obligations apply, with a clear focus on supply chain requirements