Glossary

PPWR, in plain English.

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

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  Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

  The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is the binding European Union law that replaces the packaging directive and applies from 12 August 2026. It sets strict rules on packaging design...

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  Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Restriction

  Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large family of persistent synthetic chemicals widely known as forever chemicals.

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  PPWR Annex VII Technical Documentation

  The PPWR Annex VII technical documentation is the mandatory compliance file documenting a packaging unit's materials, design specifications, safety, and recyclability assessment.

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  PPWR Article 29 (Re-use targets)

  PPWR Article 29 establishes binding quotas that require a specific share of certain packaging, such as transport materials and beverage containers, to be reusable or refillable rather than single-u...

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  Recyclability Performance Grades

  Recyclability performance grades are the EU's harmonised scoring system for how efficiently packaging can be recycled at scale.