The (Proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation – EU n\u00b02025\/40) is a European regulation revising directive 94\/62\/EC. It came into force in February 2025 and aims to harmonise and strengthen European Union packaging and packaging waste management<\/b> requirements.<\/p>\n
The implementation of the PPWR will be a major turning point for the cosmetics sector; it enforces a whole new set of design, recyclability and consumer information requirements. Let’s take look at the impacts on the sector.<\/p>\n
Whilst the PPWR came into force in February 2025, it\u2019s effective application is actually set for August 2026<\/b> at the earliest. By then, a number of delegated and executive decrees will be published to provide concrete compliance measures.<\/p>\nWho is concerned?<\/b><\/h5>\n
This regulation applies to all packaging<\/b> used on the European market, regardless of whether it is primary, secondary, grouped or specifically for shipping or e-commerce.<\/p>\n
It concerns all of the materials used<\/b> in the manufacture of packaging.<\/p>\n
It will have an impact on all of the parties involved<\/b> in the chain: manufacturers, importers and distributors; which means everyone who introduces packaging and\/or packaged products onto the market, as well as the Member States themselves.<\/p>\n
The main objectives of the PPWR<\/b><\/p>\n
This new regulation seeks to:<\/p>\n
\u2714<\/span> Reduce packaging waste<\/b> by decreasing packaging volume and weight.<\/p>\n \u2714<\/span> Increase the proportion of recycled matter<\/b> in packaging.<\/p>\n \u2714<\/span> Harmonise requirements<\/b> across all Member States.<\/p>\n \u2714<\/span> Accelerate transition towards a circular economy<\/b>, by limiting the environmental impact of packaging.<\/p>\n Optimisation of packaging volume and weight<\/b>. (clause 10)<\/p>\n Limitation of unused space<\/b> by at least 50%<\/b>. (clause 24)<\/p>\n Packaging must be designed to promote the recycling of materials (clause 6)<\/p>\n Implementation of recycled materials objectives<\/b> to be attained.<\/p>\n Definition of minimum percentages of recycled plastic to be integrated into packaging. (clause 7)<\/p>\n Reduction of substances that raise concerns in packaging materials. (clause 5)<\/p>\n Obligation to indicate the packaging material <\/b>rather than the sorting method. (clauses 12 and 13)<\/p>\n Label language must be appropriate for the country of sale\/use. (clause 12)<\/p>\n Specific indications for reusable<\/b> packaging. (clause 12)<\/p>\n It should be noted that any national requirements must not be contrary to those of the PPWR and Member States will therefore not have the right to forbid\/restrict the marketing of PPWR compliant packaging. Consequently, the application dates of some AGEC and ‘Climat & R\u00e9silience\u2019 law clauses, with similar requirements to the PPWR, will now be aligned.<\/p>\n Do you want to be sure that your packaging is compliant to this regulation? CLEAR<\/b> will help you through the transition. Get in touch with us now to find out more and adopt the necessary actions.<\/p>\n Sources<\/p>\n https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/FR\/TXT\/?uri=OJ:L_202500040<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n What obligations will be in place for cosmetic product packaging ?\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n
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