PPWR GUIDES

PPWR – the new EU packaging rules.

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation applies from August 2026. What it requires, who it affects, and how to prepare.

GuideEPR complianceWho counts as a producer, how to register in each market, and how packaging fees are calculated. Start here if you're working out what you already owe.

GuideEPR by countryEvery market has its own register, PRO, material categories and deadlines. Guides for the countries you ship into, with the thresholds that decide when you're late.

GlossaryPPWRThe EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, article by article: what it bans, what it requires, and when.

All PPWR guides

All Basics Reporting Recyclability Labelling Packaging design Documentation Exemptions Deadlines Transport Importing Producer roles

PPWRDocumentationPackaging design
PFAS in Food Packaging: PPWR Limits and Evidence
From 12 August 2026, PPWR restricts PFAS in food-contact packaging at three concentration limits. Learn the thresholds and evidence your file needs.
8 August 20265 min read
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Void Fill Under the PPWR: How to Choose It and Use Less
Under the PPWR, paper, air pillows and other void fill count as empty space. Learn how the 50% cap works and how to right-size e-commerce packaging.
8 August 20266 min read
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PPWR Recyclability Grades A, B and C Explained
PPWR grades packaging by recyclable weight: A is 95%+, B is 80%+, C is 70%+. Below 70% is banned from 1 January 2030, and Grade C itself is banned from 2038.
23 July 20265 min read
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Reusable Packaging and the 2030 Checkout Rule
From 1 January 2030, 40% of e-commerce transport packaging must be reusable and 10% of beverages sold in reusable packaging. Takeaway rules start Feb 2027.
21 July 20264 min read
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PPWR Restricted Substances: Heavy Metals and Article 5 Limits
PPWR Article 5 caps lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium at a combined 100 mg/kg, and restricts PFAS in food-contact packaging from 12 August 2026.
17 July 20264 min read
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The PPWR 50% Empty Space Ratio: How to Measure and Comply
PPWR Article 24 caps empty space at 50% of box volume from 1 January 2030. Void fill counts as empty space; Article 10 minimisation applies 12 August 2026.
25 June 20264 min read

All PPWR guides

PFAS in Food Packaging: PPWR Limits and Evidence

Void Fill Under the PPWR: How to Choose It and Use Less

PPWR Recyclability Grades A, B and C Explained

Reusable Packaging and the 2030 Checkout Rule

PPWR Restricted Substances: Heavy Metals and Article 5 Limits

The PPWR 50% Empty Space Ratio: How to Measure and Comply