{"id":1335,"date":"2026-08-26T06:17:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T06:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pronovaab.se\/?page_id=1335"},"modified":"2026-09-17T12:54:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:54:53","slug":"guide-to-ppwr","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pronovaab.se\/en\/guide-till-ppwr\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to PPWR"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--module--divi-section--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module text-big\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>PPWR Guide \u2013 What do the new EU requirements mean for you as a packaging buyer?<\/h1>\n<p>EU's new regulation on packaging and packaging waste, <strong>PPWR (EU 2025\/40)<\/strong>, aims to reduce waste, increase recycling, and create more circular packaging throughout the EU. The regulations cover all types of packaging and will begin to apply from the <strong>August 12, 2026<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pronovaab.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Samlingsbild-laminatpasar-535.jpg\" title=\"Group photo of laminate bags 535\" width=\"2480\" height=\"1063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pronovaab.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Samlingsbild-laminatpasar-535.jpg 2480w, https:\/\/pronovaab.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Samlingsbild-laminatpasar-535-1280x549.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/pronovaab.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Samlingsbild-laminatpasar-535-980x420.jpg 980w, https:\/\/pronovaab.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Samlingsbild-laminatpasar-535-480x206.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2480px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1336\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>What does this mean for you?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As a company that uses or sells packaged products, you will gradually face higher requirements for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><\/strong>\n<div><strong>Labeling requirements:<\/strong>\u00a0 Packaging covered by the rules must bear information that makes it possible to identify the responsible economic operator <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">the actor,<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">for example<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">name,<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">brand<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">och<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">contact information<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">such as<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">website address<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">or<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">Older brother<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">electronic<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">address.<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">Kraven<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">applies<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">den<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">actor<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">sound<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">releases<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">the packaging<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">on<\/span> <span class=\"___1cs5bdp f1w7gpdv f5p0z4x\">EU market. <em>Effective August 12, 2026.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recyclability:<\/strong> Requirements for packaging to be recyclable. <em>Takes effect August 12, 2026, with stricter requirements from January 1, 2030.<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Affects, among other things, material choice, construction, and documentation on recyclability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced material usage:<\/strong> Packaging should be designed to avoid unnecessary materials and excessive packaging. <em>Effective August 12, 2026.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Recycled content:<\/strong> Plastic packaging is gradually being subject to requirements regarding a certain percentage of recycled material. <em>Effective January 1, 2030.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Documentation and Traceability:<\/strong> Companies need to be able to provide technical information, material data, and relevant documentation. <em>Effective August 12, 2026.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemical substances:<\/strong> Restrictions on certain substances, including PFAS in food packaging. <em>Effective August 12, 2026.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>Please note: Not all details of the PPWR have been finalized yet. The European Commission will clarify certain technical requirements, methods, and formats through future decisions, guidelines, and standards. Therefore, it is important to monitor developments and update the documentation as new information is published.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>How can Pronova help you?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We are actively working to ensure that our packaging meets current and future requirements under the PPWR by offering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Material Specifications:<\/strong> Clear information about the type of material, its composition, and its technical properties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Declaration of Conformity (DoC):<\/strong> Documentation showing that the packaging meets the relevant requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-consumer recycled (PCR) content:<\/strong> Information about the percentage of recycled material in the plastic packaging, if any.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recyclability:<\/strong> Documentation describing how the packaging is designed for material recycling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traceability and Technical Documentation:<\/strong> Compiled information that supports the customer&#x27;s own documentation, follow-up, and compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>What should you consider when choosing packaging?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Design for Recycling:<\/strong> Choose packaging that is designed for recycling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Documented material content:<\/strong> Request information about recycled materials and relevant material data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resource-efficient design:<\/strong> Avoid unnecessary materials, excessive packaging, and solutions that are difficult to justify from a functional standpoint.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Right Requirements for the Right Use:<\/strong> Ensure that the packaging meets the current requirements for your market, product, and intended use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section preset--module--divi-section--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module btn btn-wrapper btn-secondary-filled\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Do you need help?<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re happy to assist with technical documentation, material selection, and guidance on PPWR to ensure that your packaging meets both today\u2019s and tomorrow\u2019s requirements. Contact us for advice or more information about PPWR and sustainable packaging solutions.<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/en\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1335","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pronovaab.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pronovaab.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pronovaab.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pronovaab.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pronovaab.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1335"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/pronovaab.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1354,"href":"https:\/\/pronovaab.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335\/revisions\/1354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pronovaab.se\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1335"}],"curies":[{"name":"WP","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}