On June 10, 2026, the European Commission published a guidance document intended to facilitate the harmonized application of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR), which takes effect on August 12, 2026. This document provides clarification on several provisions that have raised questions among stakeholders, particularly regarding the definition of packaging, the responsibilities of economic operators, recyclability requirements, and restrictions on PFAS in packaging intended to come into contact with food.
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