PPWR is here.
Are your packaging grades ready?
August 12, 2026 — the EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation becomes enforceable. Get recyclability grades, recycled content targets, and Declarations of Conformity for every product.
What PPWR Changes
New rules for every package on the EU market
Three fundamental changes that affect every producer, importer, and online seller placing packaged goods in the EU.
Recyclability Grades A–E
Every packaging component must be graded on a five-tier scale based on the percentage of material recyclable at scale. Grades D and E are banned from January 1, 2030.
Recycled Content Mandates
Plastic packaging must contain 10–30% minimum recycled content by 2030, rising to 25–65% by 2040. Targets vary by packaging type and polymer. Start planning your supply chain now.
Declaration of Conformity
Article 39 requires a Declaration of Conformity for every packaging unit placed on the EU market. Covers recyclability, recycled content, substance restrictions, and empty-space ratio.
How DutyScope Helps
From packaging data to compliance — in three steps
No consultants, no spreadsheets, no regulatory guesswork.
Add your products
Enter packaging materials, weights, and recycled content percentages. DutyScope automatically maps your obligations across all 27 EU member states.
Get instant grades
See A–E recyclability grades for every packaging component. Identify which materials need redesign before the 2030 ban on grades D and E takes effect.
Generate Declarations of Conformity
One-click PDFs with Art. 39 + Annex VIII compliance. Ready for marketplaces, customs authorities, and regulatory inspections — for every product in your catalogue.
Timeline
PPWR enforcement milestones
Key dates that every producer and importer needs on their radar.
Enforcement begins
PPWR becomes enforceable across all 27 EU member states. Declaration of Conformity mandatory. PFAS restrictions in food-contact packaging take effect.
Grades D–E banned
Recyclability grades D and E are banned from the EU market. First recycled content targets for plastic packaging become mandatory.
Increased targets
Recycled content targets increase to 25–65% for plastic packaging. Recyclability requirements tighten — only grades A and B permitted from 2038.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about PPWR compliance.
Who needs a Declaration of Conformity?
Any producer or importer placing packaged products on the EU market must provide a Declaration of Conformity covering the packaging. This applies to manufacturers, brand owners, importers, distributors, and online sellers — essentially anyone placing packaged goods into EU commerce. There are no small-volume exemptions under PPWR.
How are recyclability grades determined?
Recyclability grades are based on design-for-recycling criteria — the percentage of the packaging unit (by weight) that can be recycled at scale using existing collection, sorting, and recycling infrastructure. DutyScope provides baseline grades derived from material composition and design attributes. You can adjust inputs to reflect supplier assessments or lab testing results.
What happens if I don't comply?
Non-compliant products may be blocked from sale. Marketplaces like Amazon are already building PPWR compliance verification into Seller Central. Regulators can issue fines up to 4% of annual turnover under national enforcement provisions. Additionally, non-compliant packaging cannot legally be placed on the EU market from August 12, 2026.
Can DutyScope generate the DoC for me?
Yes. For every product with packaging data in DutyScope, you can generate a Declaration of Conformity that references Art. 39 requirements and Annex VIII structure. The generated PDF is ready for marketplace submission and regulatory inspection. You can also export the underlying data for integration with your existing compliance workflows.
Don't wait for enforcement.
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August 12 is closer than you think. Know your grades, fix what needs fixing, and generate your Declarations of Conformity — all before enforcement begins.
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