PPWR Readiness Service

Ensure your EU packaging compliance.​

Get your packaging ready for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). We help you move from uncertainty to full PPWR compliance: including recyclability, empty space ratios and more.

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What is the PPWR and what’s so challeng­ing
about it?

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is the new EU framework that sets strict rules on how packaging is designed, labelled, reused and recycled across all Member States. It replaces the current Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive and aims to reduce packaging waste, increase recyclability and boost the use of recycled materials.

For businesses, this creates a complex mix of new design requirements and documentation duties. Keeping on top of these obligations while still running day to day operations is one of the biggest challenges for brands and online retailers. Our team of ecosistant experts is highly knowledgeable about the PPWR and will help you achieve compliance. Our ecosistant team of experts is highly knowledgeable about the PPWR and will help you on your way to achieve compliance.

Who the PPWR Readiness Service is for

Online retailers

Retailers placing packaging on the EU market via distance sales.

Inter­national brands

Brands with multi-country packaging portfolios.

Manu­fac­turers

Manufacturers of packaging and packaged goods.

Importers

Importers of packaged goods coming from outside the EU.

Why ecosistant is your ideal PPWR compliance partner

We offer more than just consulting. We offer a roadmap to full packaging compliance in a changing regulatory landscape.

Deep expertise

Our compliance specialists have long standing experience with packaging and extended producer responsibility obligations across Europe.

Customized approach

We focus on practical packaging compliance tailored to your business, not on generic legal theory.

Actionable steps

We translate complex regulatory language into simple, actionable steps, so your team knows exactly what to do and by when.

Continuous alignment

With our ongoing support option, you stay aligned with future PPWR developments and remain compliant in the long term.

With our PPWR Readiness Service, you can:

Understand how your current packaging portfolio matches PPWR regulations.

Identify compliance gaps and high-risk packaging types.​

Implement supplier outreach to ensure a complete internal packaging inventory.

Achieve PPWR compliance with clear timelines and responsibilities.

What the PPWR Readiness Service delivers

Portfolio mapping

Portfolio based mapping of your packaging families, so you know exactly how many packaging types you have and what to do for each one.

Gap assessment

A PPWR gap assessment across key requirements across Articles 5–12 by packaging family, so you see where you stand today.

Readiness report

A PPWR readiness report with clear priorities, a strategic roadmap for your next steps and insights into upcoming requirements.

Tracking tools

Internal data tracking tools and supplier outreach templates, helping you track packaging data, follow up with suppliers and maintain clean documentation.

Ongoing support

Optional ongoing operational support tailored to your needs, keeping your packaging aligned with future PPWR updates.

Talk to a PPWR compliance expert

Matija Kajic, PhD

PPWR Compliance Expert

Our PPWR Readiness Service is led by Matija Kajic, PhD in law, specialized in EU packaging and extended producer responsibility. Matija supports brands and online retailers across Europe in translating complex PPWR requirements into clear, practical compliance steps.

After you submit the form, our team will process your request and get back to you as soon as possible.


    How it works

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    Scoping

    You speak with a PPWR expert, determining the number of your packaging families.

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    Analysis

    We analyze your packaging families, materials and formats against key PPWR requirements.

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    Road­map

    You receive a comprehensive PPWR readiness roadmap with concrete actions, responsibilities and deadlines.

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    Imple­men­tation

    Your team implements the roadmap internally, while we can support the process with ongoing advice and operational support where needed.

    Connect your PPWR readiness with documen­tation

    We can also review or prepare your Declaration(s) of Conformity for you, so your documentation is ready when your packaging is.

    Get your Declaration of Conformity

    Need ongoing EPR or recycling labelling support as well?

    Extended Producer Responsibility

    We offer an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Premium Service, covering PPWR Article 45.

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    Recycling Labeling Service

    We can assist you with the current and upcoming labeling requirements for your packaging, according to PPWR Article 6.

    Learn more

    Any questions about the PPWR Readiness Service?

    Check out the FAQs or send us a message using the contact form above!

    The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is the new EU framework for packaging. It sets harmonized rules on how packaging is designed, labelled, reused and recycled, and replaces the current Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive.

    The PPWR applies to companies that place packaging on the EU market. These include, for example, online retailers, international brands, producers and importers. If your products are sold with packaging in the EU, you likely fall within the scope of this regulation.

    Your obligations depend on your role in the supply chain. Typical responsibilities include:

    • Ensuring that your packaging meets PPWR design, recyclability and reuse requirements
    • Providing a Declaration of Conformity and technical documentation for your packaging
    • Fulfilling extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations
    • Complying with recycling labelling requirements on packaging

    The PPWR is the new EU regulation that sets harmonized rules for how packaging must be designed, labelled, reused and recycled across the EU. It defines what compliant packaging looks like and what information and documentation are required.

    Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is a part of the PPWR (Article 45). It refers to the financial and organizational obligations that producers have for the collection, recycling and recovery of their packaging waste. Under the PPWR, EPR obligations for packaging are clarified and strengthened. They focus on who pays for and organizes waste management, not on the technical design of the packaging itself.

    Your PPWR obligations therefore cover both:

    • making sure your packaging meets PPWR design and documentation requirements

    • fulfilling your EPR duties for packaging placed on the market via national schemes or systems

     

    Key PPWR requirements start applying from 12 August 2026: manufacturers will need to be able to supply Declarations of Conformity as well as technical documentation for each of their packaging families, packaging must be identifiable and not contain more than trace amounts of certain hazardous substances. EPR rules will also apply in all member states. More obligations will be phased in over time.

    Especially in the first months or even years, higher complexity due to different implementation timelines in the EU member states can be expected. Don’t worry, our team of experts can support you through this.

    Our PPWR Readiness Service delivers:

    • Mapping of your packaging families and portfolio
    • A PPWR readiness report with a gap assessment across key PPWR requirements, priorities and a strategic roadmap 
    • Internal data tracking tools and supplier outreach templates, so your team can structure packaging data and close information gaps with suppliers more easily
    • Optional ongoing operational support tailored to your needs

    The PPWR Readiness Service focuses on your overall packaging compliance journey: identifying where you stand, which changes are needed and how to prioritize actions.

    The Declaration of Conformity Service focuses on documentation: preparing or reviewing your Declaration(s) of Conformity and technical files once your packaging meets PPWR requirements. 

    We work with your internal stakeholders to understand your packaging portfolio, data and processes. Where needed, we provide tools and templates to help you collect information from suppliers and organize internal data so it can be used for PPWR compliance and documentation.

    Yes. In addition to PPWR Readiness, we support you with:

    • EPR compliance services covering PPWR Article 45
    • Recycling labelling services covering PPWR Article 6
    • Declaration of Conformity preparation and review

    This allows you to work with one partner across your main PPWR packaging obligations.

    You share a few details about your packaging and business via our contact form. We then schedule a short scoping call to understand your situation, explain the PPWR Readiness Service options and agree on the right starting point for you.

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