Regsurance

Who Is Legally Responsible for PPWR and EU EPR Compliance? The Carton Box Manufacturer or the Company That Uses It?

Lately, we have seen significant confusion about PPWR and packaging responsibilities. Many companies ask the same question: if you receive carton boxes or packaging materials from suppliers, who is...

PPWR Recyclability Grades Explained: A-to-E Packaging Compliance, Deadlines & Business Action Plan

  How Recyclability Grades Are Determined Under PPWR — And What Businesses Should Do The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is transforming packaging standards...

PPWR & EPR Packaging Data Challenges: How Fragmented Systems Are Breaking Compliance

Packaging data has become one of the most critical – and most fragile – elements of PPWR and EPR compliance. While the regulatory intent is clear, the practical reality is far more difficult:...

Reduce Your PPWR & EPR Fees in 2025–2030: Eco-Modulation and Smart Packaging Strategies to Cut Costs by 20–50% for Businesses in Europe

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces a fundamental shift in how packaging is designed, reported, and financed. At the heart of this change lies eco-modulation — a...

EU Textile EPR Rules: Paving the Way for a Circular Future by 2028

The European Union’s revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD) entered into force on 16 October 2025, marking a historic milestone for Europe’s textile industry. For the first time, Extended Producer...

How to Calculate Recycled Content in Plastic Packaging (While the Details Are Still Evolving)

Summary: Brands need an auditable, plant-level method to calculate recycled content now—even as detailed EU rules are still being finalized. Below is a practical, claims-safe approach you can...

Navigating the New PPWR: The EU Packaging Classification Decision Tree and Component Compliance

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which came into force in February 2025, is transforming how businesses design, classify, and manage packaging across Europe. With ambitious...

REACH Registration in 2025: Dossier Quality, Substance Identity, and Exposure Data Challenges

In 2024, ECHA issued more than 200 formal decisions asking companies to provide new information—often on long-term human health and environmental endpoints. Around 30% of these cases are now in...

France’s New 2025 Decree on Recycled Plastics in Packaging & Products: What Businesses Must Know Before 2026

A Turning Point for Packaging & Recycling in France On 5 September 2025, France published a new decree under the Environmental Code (Article L. 541-10-3) that reshapes the rules for producers...