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New EU packaging regulation PPWR 2025: What retailers and food service providers need to know

31.07.2025

What does the new EU packaging regulation (PPWR) cover?

What is the purpose of the regulation?

When does PPWR apply – and how will it be implemented?

Who is affected by the PPWR – and what are their obligations?

Who must comply: An overview of food retail, HORECA, and food services

How does the PPWR affect food retailers?

Scope: Sales packaging

Mandatory reuse/refill options

Recyclability and labeling requirements

EPR: Registration and compliance proof

Avoiding unnecessary packaging

How does the PPWR affect restaurant owners and caterers?

Mandatory reuse for takeaway

Ban on certain single-use materials

Documentation and traceability requirements

EPR obligations for food services

What opportunities does the PPWR offer, and how can companies benefit from it?

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