EUROPEN has released a new interactive guidebook designed to help businesses navigate the requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and provide an overview of the regulatory landscape and its implications for the packaging value chain.
The guidebook aims to deliver a concise summary of the PPWR and its links to other key EU legislation, with an interactive questionnaire to help users assess how the regulation applies to their business. There is a glossary of legal terms for quick reference and direct access to the PPWR text and related documentation.
EUROPEN has also published a video to walk users through the key features of the tool and demonstrate how to complete the questionnaire step-by-step. To get the most accurate results, users should complete the questionnaire using product- or business-specific information.
The guidebook is intended to help companies better understand the PPWR - however, it does not replace legal counsel. EUROPEN states that while every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content, it may not address all individual cases or provide fully tailored solutions. Businesses are encouraged to consult the official legislation and seek legal advice where necessary.
In January, brand director Tim Sykes spoke with Francesca Stevens, executive director of EUROPEN about the strategic challenges facing the packaging and sustainability landscape in the year ahead. They surveyed the fraught geopolitical situation, threats to European competitiveness and progress on the circular economy, and the keys to supporting the integrity of the Single Market.
More recently, EUROPEN, FoodDrinkEurope, Cepi and Cosmetics Europe were among the signatories of a joint statement encouraging EU policymakers to clarify the Green Claims Directive’s substantiation and verification requirements, loosen its transition period, and reconsider its rules on hazardous substances. The Green Claims Directive aims to standardize criteria related to environmental claims, ensuring that businesses avoid ‘greenwashing’ by making reliable statements about their products.
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