Switzerland’s New Packaging Ordinance: Understanding New Packaging Rules for Packaging Design, Recycling, and Compliance
Switzerland’s new Packaging Ordinance marks a significant shift in how packaging will be designed, managed, and recycled in the coming years. While the regulation introduces mandatory recycling targets and broader packaging requirements, it also encourages businesses to rethink their packaging strategies to support a more circular economy.Although the ordinance will come into force in early […]
Germany VerpackDG Approved: What Businesses Must Know About PPWR Before August 2026
Germany has officially taken another step towards implementing the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) by approving the Packaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG). The legislation establishes the national legal framework required to support the application of the PPWR and aligns Germany’s packaging legislation with the European Union’s evolving packaging regulations.The German Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved […]
Packaging Compliance Software: How to Choose the Right Solution for PPWR and EPR
Packaging compliance is becoming increasingly complex as businesses prepare for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) while continuing to meet existing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations across Europe. Companies can no longer rely on spreadsheets, emails, and disconnected systems to manage packaging data, supplier information, technical documentation, and regulatory reporting.With PPWR introducing new requirements […]
PPWR Compliance for Non-EU Companies: Complete Guide to Enter the EU Market
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is reshaping packaging compliance across the European Union. While the regulation applies within EU Member States, its impact extends far beyond Europe. Companies outside the EU that manufacture, supply, or export packaged products to the European market must also support PPWR Compliance by ensuring their packaging meets the […]
Complete PPWR Compliance Guide for Importers (2026) – EU Packaging Regulations
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is introducing a new era of packaging compliance across the European Union. While much of the discussion has focused on manufacturers and brand owners, importers also have significant responsibilities under the regulation.From 12 August 2026, importers placing packaged products on the EU market must ensure that the packaging […]
Multi-Country EPR Reporting: PackIntelX Simplifies Extended Producer Responsibility Compliance Across Europe
Managing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) across multiple European countries has never been simple. Different registration systems, reporting formats, Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs), fee structures, and national obligations often force businesses to manage compliance country by country.With the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) becoming applicable from 12 August 2026, these challenges are only expected to […]
EU Circular Economy Act: Preparing for the Next Phase of Circular Packaging
The European Union is taking another major step towards a more sustainable future with the proposed EU Circular Economy Act. As Europe continues implementing the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the new initiative aims to strengthen the circular economy by improving access to secondary raw materials, increasing resource efficiency, and reducing dependence on virgin […]
EU Prohibits BPA in Food Packaging: What Businesses Need to Know
From July 2026, the European Union has introduced one of its strictest food packaging regulations by prohibiting the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) and certain other bisphenols in food packaging and food contact materials. The move reflects growing scientific evidence about the health risks associated with BPA exposure and marks another significant step toward safer […]
New Packaging Act Clears Bundestag as Germany Eyes Eco-Modulated Fees from 2027
Germany has taken a significant step toward implementing the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). On June 11, 2026, the German Bundestag approved the Packaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG), introducing changes that will reshape how packaging is designed, reported, and assessed within one of Europe’s largest packaging markets.While the legislation primarily serves to […]
France Expands EPR to Professional Packaging: Why Traceability Is Becoming a Compliance Priority
France will expand its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework to include professional packaging from July 1, 2026, marking a significant regulatory development for businesses operating across the packaging value chain. While producer responsibility is already well established for several packaging streams, extending these obligations to professional packaging introduces new reporting, traceability, and compliance requirements that […]