All Regulation & Compliance articles
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ArticleDiving deeper into the EU's latest guidance on the PPWR
On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice.
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ArticlePPWR timeline: the key dates to know
The European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (Europen) has published a timeline of the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation requirements, including when they come into force, details of the Articles and recommendations for further guidance on provisions. We’ve taken a deep dive into the main points of the timeline, from requirements introduced in 2025 to those due to come into force in 2040.
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ArticleA lawyer’s perspective on the PPWR
With the PPWR just a few months away from fully coming into force, organisations across the packaging value chain are working to understand how they can be compliant. We spoke with three partners at multinational law firm Eversheds Sutherland – Annamaria Tothova, Monika Zejden-Erdmann, and Dominique Strieder – to discuss potential areas of legal disputes, specific compliance issues, and how companies can deal with remaining uncertainty.
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ArticleSpotlighting PPWR, innovations and AI at Sustainable Packaging Summit 2026
The Sustainable Packaging Summit is returning to the Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre, Utrecht, on 10 – 12 November 2026 – complete with another jam-packed agenda covering all things sustainable packaging.
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ArticlePR3 alliance unveils global reusable packaging symbol
PR3: The Global Alliance to Advance Reuse has revealed a new global symbol designed to identify reusable packaging and reuse systems worldwide, selected after global market testing involving 1,275 respondents across 17 countries.
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ArticleEU Commission withdraws detailed opinion on German packaging law
The European Commission has withdrawn its detailed opinion regarding Germany’s draft Packaging Law Implementation Act, allowing it to enter into force alongside the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
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ArticleCoalition of 200 companies urges EU Commission not to reopen the PPWR
200 companies have signed a joint call urging the European Commission not to reopen the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – instead ensuring its ‘timely and effective’ implementation through secondary legislation.
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ArticleMondi introduces wet wipe packaging with 35% PCR content
Mondi has launched its re/loop FlowWrap solution for wet wipe packaging, containing 35% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and aiming to replace non-recyclable laminates for applications requiring a customizable barrier.
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ArticleAnnouncing the finalists of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2026!
The Sustainability Awards 2026 are under way! Ten years on from the launch of the world’s most prestigious sustainable packaging competition, our expanded jury of 63 international experts has announced this year’s finalists in a new-and-improved range of categories.
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ArticleEU Commission takes action against 20 Member States over green claims laws
The European Commission has opened infringement procedures against 20 Member States for failing to report on the transposition of EU-wide green claims and sustainability label legislation into national law.
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ArticleGlobal business coalition presents policy recommendations ahead of INC-5.4
The Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty has published its latest policy recommendations ahead of INC-5.4 – encouraging negotiators to focus on clarifying obligations, improving transparency, and establishing a list of ‘problem’ substances during interim work.
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ArticleNew European Reuse Alliance reveals Reuse Champions winners
The New European Reuse Alliance (New ERA) has announced the first recipients of its Reuse Champions Award, a new annual event celebrating individuals whose ‘leadership, persistence and measurable impact’ are helping to advance reuse across Europe.
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ArticleMeadow launches wall-mounted dispenser for personal care products
Swedish packaging company Meadow has introduced its MEADOW KAPSUL SleeveLock solution, a wall-mounted dispenser system for personal care products designed for hospitality sector applications such as hotels and spas.
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ArticleStartup raises €1.3 million to expand digital deposit system in European market
Startup Borro states it has raised €1.3 million from investors to expand its digital deposit system for reusable cups further into the Netherlands, Germany and France this summer.
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ArticleHow the EU Commission plans to regulate biobased feedstock in the PPWR
Are bioplastics a viable contribution to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s sustainability goals? This edition of the Brief dives deep into the European Commission’s analysis of biobased feedstock in plastic packaging, detailing its current view of the benefits, restrictions, and questions surrounding bioplastic packaging laws.
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ArticleHow packaging data gaps can impact compliance and investment
How can companies increase the visibility of their packaging after use? In this article, Packaging Data Hub directors Sarah Perreard (co-CEO of Earth Action) and Yoni Shiran (partner at Systemiq) describe how gaps in packaging data can shape real decisions, with additional contributions from Amcor and Nestlé.
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ArticleHow to get prepared for the PPWR
We spoke with Marzia Scopelliti, Senior Public Affairs Manager at The European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN), to better understand how companies can make sure they are fully prepared for the big August PPWR deadline.
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ArticleFold-and-squeeze paper pack dispenses 98% of liquid product for easy use
The single-dose Papersnap pack from Easysnap Technology can be folded and squeezed to dispense liquid products – a design set to ensure full accessibility, avoid loose components, minimize product waste, and streamline recyclability.
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ArticleJoint statement calls for digital one-stop-shop for EPR in EU legislation
Europen is among the signatories of a joint statement calling for the European Commission to introduce a digital One-Stop Shop for EU-wide EPR implementation into the Circular Economy Act.
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ArticleGreyparrot and Kenvue seek to improve recycling data at sorting facilities
AI-powered waste intelligence company Greyparrot has partnered with consumer health company Kenvue to improve global recycling for its brand packaging in commercial-scale sorting facilities.