European Union Packaging and Packaging Waste Reduction (PPWR)

European Union Packaging and Packaging Waste Reduction (PPWR)

June 4, 2026
EU Packaging Regulations

Effective August 12, 2026

The European Union Packaging and Packaging Waste Reduction (PPWR) has now been adopted. Canadian companies exporting to the EU need to review the new standards and guides coming out of the EU in time to be in compliance with the PPWR before it goes into effect on August 12, 2026. 

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Packaging Waste - Environment - European Commission

Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Implementation - European Commission

Guidance document on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) - Environment.