Case study • EU packaging compliance
Building PPWR-ready packaging data — and delivering €1M+ in EPR cost avoidance across the EU
A multinational manufacturer was carrying real financial risk inside its packaging data. RegSurance turned that data into a scalable compliance framework — accurate for reporting today, and ready for the PPWR tomorrow.
The challenge
Regulatory pressure from three directions — and unreliable data underneath it all
This PPWR packaging data case study shows how structured packaging information can reduce EPR cost exposure, improve reporting accuracy and create a stronger foundation for PPWR readiness.
A multinational company operating across several EU markets faced mounting pressure from the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), national Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, and a widening patchwork of plastic taxes. The harder problem wasn’t the regulation itself — it was the quality of the packaging data sitting behind every report.
- Packaging data was fragmented and incomplete, scattered across functions and countries.
- Reliable composition data was missing entirely for products made by third-party manufacturers.
- Data uncertainty and differing national rules were driving over-reporting — and EPR fees the business didn’t actually owe.
The client needed more than another one-off report. They needed a scalable, future-proof compliance model: accurate today, and prepared for PPWR.
The solution
An end-to-end packaging compliance framework
RegSurance combined data governance, regulatory intelligence and multi-country reporting into a single working system — built on three connected pillars.
Packaging data management & process design
The foundation
- Defined packaging data requirements aligned to business needs, product specifications and PPWR/EPR obligations.
- Identified critical data gaps and implemented a structured closure strategy.
- Acted as central liaison across Supply Chain, Procurement, Packaging R&D and third-party manufacturers to align specifications and create a common reference for materials and composition.
- Engaged suppliers directly to obtain missing packaging composition data.
- Validated and maintained high-quality data in the designated system.
- Established cross-functional governance to prevent future data gaps.
PPWR regulatory intelligence & readiness
Interpretation into action
- Interpreted EU PPWR and national packaging regulations.
- Supported impact assessments and translated requirements into practical, prioritised actions.
- Enabled local teams to implement new obligations with confidence.
Multi-country EPR & packaging waste reporting
Reporting that holds up
- Collected packaging and sales data across EU markets.
- Calculated packaging waste, EPR fees and plastic taxes.
- Supported submissions to Producer Responsibility Organisations and authorities.
- Assisted responses to audits and regulatory queries.
Results & business impact
Lower cost, lower risk, and a framework built to last
Of the packaging data required for EPR reporting and future PPWR compliance.
Through accurate reporting and correct material classification.
Across multiple EU jurisdictions, with reporting that stands up to audit.
Improved transparency on material usage and the real drivers of EPR fees.
The outcome is a scalable compliance framework — already aligned with the requirements coming under PPWR.
Why this matters
Compliance that works operationally — not just on paper
Regulation, translated
We turn complex PPWR and EPR requirements into clear, operational solutions your teams can act on.
End-to-end, not just reporting
From data governance to submission, we deliver the full compliance chain — not a single touchpoint.
Future-ready by design
We build data systems that control cost and reduce risk as the regulatory landscape keeps shifting.
Key takeaway
Packaging data is now a compliance asset.
EPR fees, PPWR readiness and packaging reporting accuracy all depend on the same underlying information: material composition, component weights, recycled-content evidence, supplier documentation and country-specific sales data. When that data is incomplete or inconsistent, businesses may overpay fees, under-document compliance positions or struggle to respond confidently to audits and regulatory questions.
The case study shows that better packaging data management is not only a reporting exercise. It can reduce cost exposure, improve internal accountability and create a scalable foundation for future packaging compliance obligations.
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