Regulation, Ratings, Reports

Jenny Walther-Thoß
24. September 2026

Webinar: The EU Machinery Regulation from 20 January 2027 – what to do now

On 15 October 2026, we are hosting a free webinar for manufacturers of machinery, plant and packaging machinery. The occasion is 20 January 2027: on that date, Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 becomes fully applicable, and the Machinery Directive is repealed with effect from the same day. Which legislation applies to a machine is determined not […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
23. September 2026

PPWR: why every package needs a cut-off date

On 12 August 2026, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) became directly applicable. For manufacturers, logistics providers and buyers, this raises a very practical question: which requirements apply to packaging that is already in circulation, has already been procured or is currently being procured? Those who answer this question systematically now will avoid […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

EcoVadis 2026: insights from practice

Sustainability and ESG criteria remain important topics for the packaging industry. The pressure no longer comes from regulation alone. Customers, banks and investors also expect reliable information – and are once again increasingly requesting an EcoVadis assessment. We reveal why good measures do not automatically lead to a good rating, what good preparation looks like […]

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Louisa Kröning

EmpCo in practice: from wording to process (and to success)

How must corporate communication change when every environmental and/or sustainability claim has to be substantiated if challenged – and a lack of evidence can lead to severe penalties?  In our Q2 newsletter, we used a current project to show you that false green claims rarely arise from bad intent. In this article, we pick up […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

News in brief from Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin

Even though the PPWR currently dominates the headlines, there is plenty to report beyond it. Our news in brief covers such important topics as the approaching EmpCo Directive deadline, changes to the EUDR shortly before the rules take effect, a ruling on the system participation obligation for carrier bags and the new minimum standard for […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

PPWR blog: summer break? Far from it!

In our PPWR blog, we provide an overview of developments in the period from 16 July to 10 September 2026. We divide the articles into EU level and national level (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). As always: this overview makes no claim to completeness and does not replace legal advice.   EU level PPWR now applies The […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
05. August 2026

PPWR FAQ Update: What the European Commission Clarified in August 2026

The European Commission has published a second, updated version of its FAQ on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), just days before the first operational PPWR obligations take effect on August 12, 2026. Changes are expressly marked as NEW or UPDATED, focusing on manufacturer status, packaging components, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Here is […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
29. June 2026

PPWR Late-Starter Package – Fast, Pragmatic and Structured

From 12 August 2026, the first provisions of the PPWR will be activated – and will therefore be operationally relevant for many companies. For an overview of the latest guidance documents published by the European Commission, the FAQs, and key national developments, please refer to our article “PPWR Blog: Guidance, FAQs and National Requirements”. This […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

PPWR Blog: Guidance, FAQ and National Rules

With the publication of the PPWR guidance and the accompanying FAQ from the European Commission, important orientation aids for companies are now available. At the same time, numerous national developments show that the implementation of European requirements remains closely intertwined with country-specific rules. Overall, the regulatory dynamics surrounding packaging are continuing to increase shortly before […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

PFAS in the PPWR – a Risk-Based Approach to Compliance

From 12 August 2026, binding PFAS limit values for food packaging apply under Article 5(5) of the PPWR. Important: the PPWR does not contain a general PFAS ban. But it sets maximum concentrations for packaging that is intended to come into contact with food. We tell you which food packaging is particularly affected, which limit […]

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