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Prepared for Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)?

Find what new EU packaging rules mean for you!
5 min.
PPWR

What is the PPWR?

The EU’s PPWR introduces unified sustainability standards for packaging across all industries. By 2030, non-compliant packaging will be banned-making early action essential. Henkel is your trusted partner, offering innovative, compliant solutions to help businesses stay ahead and lead the transition to circular packaging. Ready to move forward?

How is it changing?

PPWR brings complex challenges. Businesses must navigate new rules on recyclability, packaging content, labeling, and national deviations despite EU harmonization. Packaging must be designed for reuse or recycling, meet waste reduction targets, and exclude PFAs and other restricted substances. Companies also need to substantiate sustainability claims and document compliance.

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Why must business act now?

Many PPWR elements have a 2030 deadline: but that’s NOW! Non-compliant packaging will be banned, so companies must act fast or loss business. The first step is to audit packaging against rules for recycled content, recyclable design, and restricted substances. Next, businesses need a roadmap for deadlines and team training on EPR, labeling, and compliance documentation.

Where can you get help?

Henkel,based in the EU, is uniquely positioned to support companies with PPWR compliance. Our adhesives are key to sustainable packaging, and our own brands are subject to the regulations—giving us deep, practical expertise. We offer insights, co-create recyclable designs, test materials, and document compliance—partnering across the value chain via our in-house Recyclab.

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