EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) Explained in 20 Minutes

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation 2025/40 (PPWR) sets requirements for packaging and packaged products starting Aug 12, 2026

In this episode, I cover the following areas of the PPWR:

Part 1: Who is defined as a manufacturer?

Scenario A: Jewellery manufacturer in Spain producing bracelets and boxes in their own facility

Scenario B: Jewellery brand in Spain using a contract manufacturer (in China or even within the EU) to make bracelets with their own brand

Part 2: Manufacturer obligations - Article 15

- Requirements for substances, materials, design and labelling of packaging

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