PPWR Technical documentation

Before placing packaging on the European market, manufacturers or importers, must conduct a conformity assessment. This assessment declares that the packaging in question complies with the requirements of Articles 5 to 12 of the PPWR Regulation. This declaration of conformity, along with the underlying technical documentation, must be made available to the competent authorities upon request.

When do you need a packaging file?

The final version of the PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) was published on December 19, 2024, and the measures will be phased in across all EU Member States starting August 12, 2026. First, you must comply with Article 5, which concerns the presence of harmful substances. The remaining articles will be further elaborated in delegated acts in the coming period. From January 1, 2030, you must comply with all the requirements of Articles 5 through 12. It is therefore advisable to start doing this as soon as possible.

How can we support you?

Partners for Innovation can help you determine the strategy and approach to be ready in time for the implementation of the PPWR regulations. You can build the technical documentation files within your own PIM or ERP system. We can help you gather and verify the necessary information and create a basic packaging file for one of your packages.

GS1 PAC

To share data with your supply chain partners, you can use GS1 PAC. We are a knowledge partner of GS1 and can help you gather, verify, and enter the necessary information and build a packaging file.

With GS1 PAC, you can easily set up packaging files and share data directly via GS1 Data Source. You can synchronize this GS1 PAC data with your own PIM or ERP system. Easily exchanging data with suppliers and buyers is more efficient and saves significant time and money. You can also use the data for waste management fee declarations with Verpact and in other EU countries.

More information contact our experts: Siem Haffmans or Esmée Bakker