PPWR: requirements, guides & templates

Understand what the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation means for your business. Find guidance on packaging requirements, declarations of conformity and the relationship with national EPR obligations.

PPWR at a glance

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 covers packaging placed on the EU market, regardless of material or origin. It generally applies from 12 August 2026, with requirements phased in on different dates. Your actions depend on your role, packaging and markets. Start by identifying the responsible businesses and the requirements applicable to your packaging.

Read the Commission’s PPWR overview

Start with your next task

Use the overview for orientation, the DoC guide for packaging evidence, and the EPR comparison to understand registration responsibilities.

01 / UNDERSTAND

Understand PPWR requirements

Start with the scope, responsibilities and requirements relevant to your business.

Read the overview →

02 / PREPARE

Prepare your Declaration of Conformity

Work through the declaration, packaging types and supporting documentation.

Explore the DoC guide →

03 / DOWNLOAD

Template & evidence pack

Get the editable DoC template and practical checklists. Email required.

Get the template →

04 / CONNECT

PPWR and packaging EPR

Understand how packaging conformity relates to registration and reporting.

Compare PPWR and EPR →

All PPWR guides and updates

Browse practical guides and dated regulatory updates below. Older news describes developments at the time of publication; use current official sources to confirm the rules that apply.