- In 2026, EPR in the EU shifts from voluntary to mandatory, with strict, measurable standards and financial consequences.
- The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will require mandatory recyclability assessments, eco-modulated fees, and harmonized, digitalized reporting.
- Companies must appoint local Authorized Representatives for cross-border sales, with possible exceptions for EU-based sellers still under discussion.
- New bans and restrictions include limits on PFAS in food-contact packaging and certain single-use packaging formats.
- Compliance will require accurate, detailed packaging data and proactive redesign to avoid penalties, with EU EPR requirements aligning more closely with UK and US systems.
Source: pincvision.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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