Category Archives: Deep Dives

Private Label Packaging: Who Bears Compliance Responsibility Under the PPWR?

Under the PPWR, private label operators whose name or trademark appears on packaging are classified as the manufacturer, bearing full responsibility for technical documentation, Declaration of Conformity and EPR registration in each Member State.

Why Packaging Decisions Cannot Be Left to Marketing Alone

The PPWR’s minimisation, recyclability and substance restriction requirements now directly constrain packaging design decisions, while EPR fee modulation turns these technical choices into measurable financial consequences.

Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable: Untangling Three Different Properties Under the PPWR

Biobased, biodegradable and compostable are often used interchangeably but describe three unrelated material properties. The PPWR addresses biobased feedstock and compostability separately under Articles 8 and 9, making the distinction a practical compliance question.

Heavy Metals & PFAS in Food Contact: PPWR 2026 Requirements

Detailed guidance on PPWR 2026 requirements for PFAS and heavy metals in food contact packaging, including limits, testing and compliance steps.