Regsurance

Packaging EPR in 2026: what’s changing across Europe (fees, scope, audits, and marketplaces)

Across Europe, packaging EPR is shifting into a higher-cost, higher-scrutiny compliance regime—driven by circular economy policy, tighter packaging rules, expanding scope (including more attention on...

Beyond Compliance: Why High-Quality Packaging Data Is Your Strongest Asset Under PPWR and EPR

Many businesses only think about packaging data when an EPR deadline is approaching. Someone sends a panicked email: “Does anyone know the weight and material breakdown for these packs in Germany and...

EU EPR and PPWR: What the December 2025 Omnibus Means for Packaging Compliance

On 10 December 2025, the European Commission published a major new Communication, “Simplifying for Sustainable Competitiveness”, which includes a targeted package of changes to Extended Producer...

How Strategic Packaging Data Preparation Helps Companies Meet PPWR and EPR Obligations?

For a long time, packaging data was treated as year end admin task – collect weight by material – send declarations – pay the invoice – without any strategic value inside the organisation Under the...

Who Is Responsible for Packaging Compliance Under EPR and PPWR: The Packaging Manufacturer or the Company Using the Packaging?

Lately, there has been significant confusion across the industry about who is actually responsible for packaging compliance in Europe. Companies regularly ask: “If we buy packaging boxes or other...

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...