EU Declaration of Conformity Made Practical

The EU Declaration of Conformity is mandatory under PPWR for all packaging placed on the EU market. Every economic operator must ensure the EU DoC and complete technical documentation are prepared, verified, and available by 12 August 2026.

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What Is the EU Declaration of
Conformity?

The EU Declaration of Conformity is a legally binding document confirming compliance with the PPWR.

It confirms that your packaging complies with applicable provisions of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 and is supported by verified technical evidence.

Authorities, distributors, and e-commerce platforms rely on this declaration to verify compliance with the PPWR packaging regulation. Without it, packaging cannot be placed on the EU market.

Who Needs an EU Declaration of Conformity?

EU conformity obligations apply across the supply chain under the EU packaging regulation.

You may be responsible if you are a:

Manufacturer

Importer

Distributor

Fulfilment service provider

E-commerce business

ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS

From 124 pages of regulation to a clear implementation plan.

PPWR is complex. Most companies don’t know where to start. In this PPWR workshop, we help you understand the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and break down your PPWR requirements into what actually matters.

The result: a clear understanding of what applies to you, a structured view of required data and documentation, a practical roadmap toward August 2026. You leave with a clear roadmap and the foundation to implement PPWR efficiently.

PPWR Workshops
If you need accurate identification of your roles and obligations under PPWR want to understand the process of preparing Technical Documentation and the EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC), or need clarity on your future EPR responsibilities under the new producer definition, then book our detailed workshop to gain understanding on:
  • PPWR roles and obligations
  • Technical Documentation & EU DoC process
  • EPR obligations under the new producer definition
  • Practical PPWR compliance roadmap
  • Team and supplier alignment
  • Industry examples and implementation-focused guidance

Compact Workshop

(2 hours, online)

Detailed Workshop

(1 day, onsite)

Detailed Workshop

(5-6 hours, online)

Workshop for associations/group of companies

Selected option

Expert Consultation

1 Hour

Why Does the EU DoC Matter?

The EU Declaration of Conformity is central to regulatory compliance under the PPWR regulation and the wider regulatory framework governing packaging.

A valid declaration:

Enables EU-wide market access

Demonstrates audit and inspection readiness

Defines legal responsibility across the supply chain

Reduces enforcement and market withdrawal risks

How PackIntelX Helps

We Identify Your Role and Compliance Roadmap

Our regulatory advisory team helps you interpret ppwr requirements, identify your legal role, and define a clear compliance roadmap aligned with EU expectations.

We Manage Your Data and Supplier Evidence Digitally

Our platform delivers scalable regulatory services by centralising packaging data, supplier declarations, and test reports. Evidence is mapped directly to applicable PPWR articles, supporting long-term regulatory compliance.

We Create Your EU Declaration of Conformity

PackIntelX supports the creation of accurate, defensible declarations aligned with the PPWR EU regulation. Each declaration references applicable articles, identifies packaging clearly, and is supported by complete regulatory documentation.

EU Declaration of conformity

Generate accurate EU conformity declaration documents using centralised packaging data and automated workflows. Collect, validate, and manage supplier information through one supplier portal. Improve the accuracy of technical documentation, packaging transparency, supplier collaboration, and PPWR compliance management across the packaging value chain.

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Standard packet

Up to 3000

Packaging components, 100 suppliers

Advanced plus

More than 10000

Packaging components and above 250 suppliers

Advanced packet

Up to 10000

Packaging components, 250 suppliers

Selected option

Expert Consultation

1 Hour

3 Steps to EU Declaration of Conformity

Step 1
Identify Your Role and Obligations

PPWR obligations depend on your role under the regulatory framework. PackIntelX helps identify your responsibilities and scope applicable regulatory requirements accurately.

Step 2
Prepare and Validate Compliance Data

Packaging data, supplier evidence, and testing records must align with the packaging waste regulation. Accurate data is essential for defensible regulatory documentation.

Step 3
Issue Your Declaration of Conformity

Confirm PPWR compliance through a structured Declaration of Conformity, supported by complete technical documentation, verified evidence, and continuous record management.

Innovation with Purpose

We focus on innovation that solves real circularity challenges.

Real-World Waste Innovation

Solutions shaped by how waste is collected, sorted, and recycled in practice.

Digitalisation for Circularity

Smart dashboards, automated EPR tracking, recyclability assessments, and data-backed decision-making.

Cost-Effective Compliance

Helping avoid unnecessary EPR fees while identifying cost-saving recycling pathways early.

Scalable EU-Wide Solutions

One platform that supports multiple countries and adapts as PPWR rules and delegated acts evolve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. It is mandatory under PPWR, Regulation EU 2025/40. Each economic operator must ensure the EU DoC and complete technical documentation are either prepared or verified and available for all packaging placed on the EU market by 12 August 2026.

 The manufacturer issues the EU DoC. Responsibility depends on your role as an economic operator: Manufacturer, Importer, Distributor, Final Distributor or Retailer, Fulfilment Service Provider, or Supplier.

The EU DoC covers compliance with Articles 5 to 12 of PPWR, as well as Articles 24 and 26. The conformity assessment procedure is set out in Annex VII, Module A.

Without a DoC, packaging cannot be sold legally on the EU market. Companies risk fines, product recalls, and market bans.

Yes. Our platform supports the full process: data management, supplier integration, technical documentation creation, and automated generation of the EU Declaration of Conformity per packaging type.

Your Next Steps Towards EU Conformity

Get Support on EU Conformity

Have questions about EU Declaration of Conformity or PPWR compliance? Our regulatory experts are here to help you clarify obligations and take the right next steps.

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