No time to waste V – European Commission's updates to the PPWR FAQ

The European Commission published an updated FAQ for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40 clarifying enforcement approaches and manufacturer responsibilities, effective from 12 August 2026. The update includes a recommended supportive enforcement strategy and detailed tests for assigning manufacturer responsibilities in complex packaging scenarios.

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