New EU packaging rules from 12 August.
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PPWR · 12.08.2026
Why you should look into this now
Fines of up to €200,000 possible
EU countries are setting penalties for missing documentation. Doing nothing can get expensive.
Amazon & co. may suspend sellers
Marketplaces must check compliance documents – and may suspend sellers who can't provide them.
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Verordnung (EU) 2025/408/12/2026
Core obligations & declarations of conformity
32 days
2/12/2027
National sanctions take effect
216 days
12/31/2027
National producer registers
538 days
8/12/2028
Harmonised labelling
763 days
1/1/2030
Empty-space & recyclability grades
1270 days
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Start the free checkRequest: conformity documentation under the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) – deadline 08/01/2026
Dear Sir or Madam, We purchase the following packaging from you: Versandkarton 30×20×15 (VK-3020), Versandtasche A4 (VT-A4). From 12 August 2026 the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/40, “PPWR”) applies. Please confirm to us in writing that the packaging listed above complies with the requirements of the regulation, and provide us with the EU declaration of conformity for each packaging type (pursuant to Art. 39 in conjunction with Annex VIII PPWR). Where applicable (food contact), we additionally request proof of compliance with the PFAS limit values. We require the documents by 08/01/2026, as we must keep them on file as part of our documentation obligations. Kind regards Muster Handel GmbH
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What is the PPWR?＋
The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/40). It applies across the EU from 12 August 2026 and defines what packaging must comply with – and who has to prove it.
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