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EU: Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation applies
Applies: · Last checked: 4 November 2026
The PPWR replaces the old packaging directive and applies from 12 August 2026. Harmonised sorting labels, limits on empty space and on substances, and recyclability rules are phased in over the following years. Plan new EU artwork with room for the harmonised sorting label.
Official text · Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) ↗ Country rules: European Union
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Summaries to help designers plan artwork, not legal advice. Always read the official text and confirm with the client before printing.
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