PPWR Article 5: Critical Guide to PFAS, Heavy Metals and Packaging Evidence
PPWR Article 5 is one of the most important substance-related requirements under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. It directly affects how companies assess PFAS, heavy metals, substances of concern, supplier evidence, testing reports and PPWR technical documentation for packaging placed on the EU market. The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, commonly known as […]
PPWR Implementation Challenges: 12 Worst Packaging Problems
PPWR implementation challenges are becoming one of the biggest concerns for packaging teams preparing for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. The regulation is not only a sustainability regulation. It is a major operational shift that affects packaging design, packaging data, supplier evidence, recyclability, recycled content, substances of concern, PFAS, labelling, reuse, Extended Producer […]
PPWR for Pharmaceutical Companies: Packaging EPR, 2026 Deadlines, and Compliance Steps
Pharmaceutical companies are entering a new packaging compliance phase in the EU. The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, or PPWR, generally applies from 12 August 2026 and will affect how pharma businesses manage packaging design, recyclability, labelling, transport packaging, and packaging EPR across multiple EU markets. For pharma teams, this is not just a sustainability […]