SafeGuardSAutomotive, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Electrical & Electronics, Hardgoods, Personal and Protective Equipment, Softlines, Toys and Juvenile ProductsMay 05, 2026
SG 060/26
European Commission (EC) issues two interconnected documents supporting implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
In January 2025, the European Union (EU) issued Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste to replace its former Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD). The law entered into force in February 2025 and will apply from August 12, 2026 (SafeGuardS 19/25).
In March 2026, the EC published two important interconnected documents to support economic operators with the implementation of the PPWR:
- Annex to the Communication to the Commission ‘Approval of the draft Commission Notice on the Guidance document for Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste’ (document C(2026) 2151 final, ‘the Commission guidance document’), a document with interpretation of selected provisions in the PPWR to facilitate a consistent implementation of the law across the EU
- Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) ‘Frequently Asked Questions’, Edition 1 (the FAQ), a complementing document with a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) as part of the EC’s ongoing dialogue with stakeholders
What elements are in the Commission guidance document?
Key highlights of this comprehensive guidance include:
- Detailing more than 30 l