Regulation, Ratings, Reports

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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Louisa Kröning

EmpCo Practical Test: Consequences for Communication

In our Q1 newsletter, we presented the regulatory foundations of the EmpCo Directive. Today we take the next step and show you what the new legislation means specifically for your corporate communications. As a basis, we use a green claims project that we recently implemented for a client. As part of the project, the company’s […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
24. March 2026

News from Brussels, Strasbourg, and Berlin

In Berlin, the Federal Cabinet approved the draft Packaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG), which is intended to implement the PPWR at the national level. In Brussels, a draft Commission guidance document on the PPWR was leaked, and the delegated act regarding Articles 29.2 and 29.3 (reusability for strapping bands and stretch film) was adopted. In […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

PPWR blog: The PPWR essentials

As we announced in our last newsletter, from 2026 onwards, we will dedicate a regular section to the PPWR in every issue of our Newsletter, keeping you informed about the most important developments and aspects, stimulating discussion and answering relevant questions. We invite you to actively engage with us and share your opinions and information […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

The new PPWR labeling regulations: What applies as early as August 2026!

Although the new PPWR labeling requirements under Article 12 do not take effect until August 2028, they are already generating a lot of discussion. What often gets overlooked is that harmonized labeling requirements will already be in place starting in August 2026. Specifically, this concerns labeling regulations under Article 15(5-6) of the PPWR. We’ll tell […]

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Louisa Kröning

EmpCo 2026: From preparation to legal reality

With the EmpCo Directive (Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition), the EU is significantly tightening the requirements for companies’ environmental and sustainability claims. The provisions of the EmpCo, adopted in 2024, will take effect on September 27, 2026. We’ll explain what’s changing from the current status quo (note: liability!), what the EmpCo specifically regulates, and […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

ESPR, DPP, and labeling: Why you should tackle this as a package now

The EU is gradually making sustainable products the standard. With the “ , Ecodesign for Sustainable Products” (ESPR) regulation, it is creating a framework for introducing product group-specific requirements. A key implementation tool is the Digital Product Passport (DPP). In our article, we’ll show you why ESPR will soon become relevant for packaging as well, […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
15. December 2025

News from Brussels, Strasbourg, and Berlin

What a year, what a rollercoaster ride! In the latest 2025 newsletter, we recap the developments of the past three months for you. There’s a lot going on – from PPWR, CSRD, and EFRS standards, EUDR, CBAM, green claims, EmpCo, and the UWG amendment to the German Packaging Act. We also recommend the four most […]

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