Packaging Labelling Requirements Under EU PPWR 2026

Packaging labelling is becoming one of the most visible parts of EU packaging compliance. Under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, known as the PPWR, labels are not only used to communicate with consumers. They are also part of a wider compliance system covering material composition, sorting, reuse, refill, deposit-return systems, recycled content, biobased plastic content, manufacturer information, and environmental claims.

For companies placing packaged products on the EU market, this means packaging artwork, product launch approvals, supplier data, technical documentation, digital information, and country-specific requirements need to be managed carefully.

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste entered into force on 11 February 2025 and generally applies from 12 August 2026. It sets sustainability and labelling requirements for packaging throughout its life cycle, including production, use, and waste management.

The attached packaging compliance workshop identifies labelling requirements as a dedicated PPWR compliance area, covering material composition labels, reusability information, recycled content labels, biobased plastic labels, placement and format, misleading label restrictions, waste collection labels, additional local symbols, manufacturer information, deposit and return system labels, and harmonized labelling requirements.

For manufacturers, importers, retailers, online sellers, and packaging suppliers, the message is clear: packaging labels must be accurate, visible, evidence-based, and aligned with the packaging’s actual compliance status.

Why Packaging Labelling Matters Under PPWR

Packaging labelling matters because it connects regulatory compliance with consumer sorting, waste collection, reuse systems, deposit-return systems, and market surveillance.

A label can help consumers understand how to sort packaging waste. It can show whether packaging is reusable, compostable, or part of a deposit-return system. It can also provide access to digital information through a QR code or other data carrier.

However, incorrect labels can create compliance risk. A packaging label that claims recyclability, recycled content, compostability, or reuse without proper evidence may mislead consumers and expose the company to regulatory action.

Packaging labelling affects several business functions:

Business Function	Why PPWR Labelling Matters
Regulatory affairs	Must identify applicable EU and national labelling obligations
Packaging design	Must reserve space for labels, pictograms, QR codes, and required information
Artwork management	Must update labels without creating inconsistent country versions
Product compliance	Must verify that labels are supported by evidence
Sustainability	Must ensure environmental claims are accurate and measurable
Procurement	Must collect supplier data for material composition and recycled content
Quality management	Must maintain documentation and version control
E-commerce	Digital product listings may need packaging compliance information
Market access	Missing or incorrect labels may delay product launches or sales

The PPWR aims to harmonize packaging rules across the EU, but companies should still watch national systems, especially for deposit-return labels, EPR-related symbols, and existing local sorting requirements. The workshop notes that local symbols may continue where they are clear and not misleading about recyclability or reusability.

Who Needs to Prepare for PPWR Labelling Requirements?

PPWR labelling requirements may affect any company placing packaging or packaged products on the EU market.

Businesses that should prepare include:

Manufacturers
Importers
Distributors
Retailers
Online marketplaces
E-commerce sellers
Brand owners
Private-label businesses
Packaging manufacturers
Packaging suppliers
Food and beverage companies
Cosmetics and personal care companies
Electronics and electrical equipment companies
Healthcare and pharmaceutical companies
Textile, fashion, and footwear companies
Industrial product manufacturers

Companies should prepare for PPWR labelling if they answer “yes” to any of the following questions:

Question	Why It Matters
Do you sell packaged products in the EU?	Packaging labels may need to meet harmonized PPWR requirements
Do you use e-commerce packaging?	E-commerce packaging is included in some labelling requirements
Do you use reusable packaging?	Reusable packaging may need a label and QR/digital information
Do you sell beverages?	Deposit-return system labels may apply
Do you use plastic packaging with recycled content?	Recycled content labels and evidence may be relevant
Do you use biobased plastic packaging?	Biobased content labels must follow EU specifications where used
Do you make environmental claims?	Claims must be accurate and supported by evidence
Do you sell across multiple EU countries?	Harmonized and national labelling requirements must be managed together

PPWR labelling should not be treated as a last-minute artwork task. It should be part of the packaging compliance process from the beginning.

Key PPWR Labelling Areas Companies Must Understand

The PPWR labelling framework covers several different types of information. Some labels help consumers sort packaging waste. Others identify reusable packaging, deposit-return participation, recycled content, biobased plastic content, or manufacturer information.

Main PPWR Labelling Topics

Labelling Area	Practical Purpose
Material composition labels	Help identify packaging materials and support sorting
Waste sorting labels	Help consumers place packaging waste in the correct waste stream
Waste receptacle labels	Help align bins and bags with packaging material categories
Reusable packaging labels	Identify packaging intended for reuse
QR codes or digital carriers	Provide detailed information on reuse systems, collection points, and rotations
Deposit-return labels	Identify packaging covered by DRS systems
Recycled content labels	Communicate recycled content where applicable and supported
Biobased plastic labels	Communicate biobased plastic content where used
Compostability labels	Indicate compostability, including home compostability where applicable
Manufacturer information	Identify manufacturer name, trade name, address, and contact details
Environmental claims	Communicate sustainability-related claims only where legally supported

The workshop confirms that labels and digital codes must be visible, clear, and permanent, and that if packaging size or nature makes direct labelling impractical, labels can be placed on grouped packaging.

PPWR Labelling Timeline: Key Dates to Watch

Packaging labelling requirements will not all apply on the same date. Companies should plan for a phased approach and monitor implementing acts, guidance, and national systems.

Practical PPWR Labelling Timeline

Date / Period	Labelling Relevance
11 February 2025	Regulation (EU) 2025/40 entered into force
12 August 2026	General PPWR application date
2026	EU work on harmonized labelling formats and recycled content methodology continues
2028	Waste receptacle sorting labels and consumer sorting labelling become an important milestone
2029	Deposit and return system requirements become important for covered beverage packaging
2030	First recycled content targets become relevant for plastic packaging labels and evidence
2040	Higher recycled content targets apply to relevant plastic packaging categories

The Commission’s 2026 guidance document confirms the PPWR’s entry into force and general application dates. The workshop also highlights a labelling implementation timeline: 2026 for harmonized labelling formats and recycled content methods, 2028 for waste receptacle sorting labels, 2029 for deposit and return systems, 2030 for first recycled content targets, and 2040 for higher recycled content targets.

Businesses should use this timeline to plan artwork updates, supplier data collection, compliance reviews, packaging redesign, and digital information management.

Material Composition Labels

Material composition labels help users and waste systems understand what the packaging is made from. They support sorting and help reduce confusion about how packaging should be collected or disposed of.

The workshop states that all packaging, except transport packaging, must have a label showing the materials it is made from, and that this includes e-commerce packaging. It also explains that harmonized labels based on packaging material composition will be used to facilitate consumer sorting, with pictograms on packaging and waste receptacles.

What companies should prepare

Data Needed	Why It Matters
Packaging material type	Determines the label category
Material composition	Needed for composite and multi-material packaging
Component materials	Labels, closures, windows, sleeves, coatings, adhesives, and inserts may matter
Packaging type	Sales, grouped, e-commerce, transport, reusable, or DRS packaging
Country placed on market	National systems may still have specific symbols or requirements
Supplier declaration	Supports the accuracy of material information
Technical file evidence	Helps prove labelling decisions during audits

Material composition labels depend on reliable packaging data. Companies should avoid making artwork decisions before confirming the actual materials and components used in the packaging.

Waste Sorting and Waste Receptacle Labels

One of the PPWR’s major labelling objectives is to help consumers sort packaging waste correctly. This requires alignment between packaging labels and waste receptacle labels.

The workshop explains that by 2028, waste bins must have permanent labels showing how to sort packaging waste by material, and that harmonized formats for these labels will be finalized by the EU. It also notes that additional local symbols may be used where they are clear and not misleading about recyclability or reusability.

Why waste sorting labels matter

Incorrect sorting is one of the biggest barriers to recycling. If consumers cannot understand which bin to use, packaging may end up in the wrong stream, contaminate other materials, or become residual waste.

Practical sorting label checklist

Question	Why It Matters
Is the packaging material clearly identified?	Supports correct consumer sorting
Is the packaging multi-material or composite?	May require clearer sorting information
Is the label aligned with EU harmonized formats?	Helps prepare for PPWR implementation
Are local symbols still used?	Must be clear and not misleading
Is the label understandable without excessive text?	Pictograms may improve consumer comprehension
Is the label visible and legible?	Consumers must be able to use the information
Is the label supported by material data?	Prevents inaccurate sorting instructions

Companies selling in multiple EU countries should prepare for a transition from fragmented local labels toward harmonized EU labelling, while still monitoring national systems.

QR Codes and Digital Data Carriers

The PPWR uses digital information as part of packaging compliance. QR codes and digital data carriers can help provide information that does not fit easily on the physical packaging.

The workshop states that reusable packaging must include a label indicating reusability and a QR code or digital carrier providing details about reuse systems, collection points, and packaging rotation. It also notes that manufacturers may provide required manufacturer information through a QR code or similar digital carrier where it is not feasible to show the information directly on the packaging.

Information that may be provided digitally

Information Type	Practical Use
Reuse system details	Explains how packaging can be returned or reused
Collection points	Helps users find where to return reusable packaging
Rotation tracking	Supports calculation of trips and rotations
Manufacturer information	Provides name, address, and electronic contact details where direct marking is impractical
Packaging information	Can support digital access to packaging data
Product and packaging information	The workshop notes that where digital product labels are required, product and packaging information should be combined

Digital data carriers should not be treated as simple marketing QR codes. They need governance, content control, version management, and compliance review.

Practical QR code risks

Risk	Why It Matters
Broken link	User cannot access required information
Outdated content	Information no longer matches the packaging
Missing required details	Digital carrier may be considered incomplete
Wrong language or unclear information	Users may not understand the instructions
No version control	Old packaging may point to updated or incorrect content
Unclear ownership	Compliance, marketing, and IT teams may not know who maintains the page

The workshop identifies wrong or incomplete QR code or data carrier information as a formal non-compliance risk.

Reusable Packaging Labels

Reusable packaging must be clearly identified. A package is not reusable simply because a consumer could reuse it informally. It must be designed and placed on the market for multiple uses and supported by a reuse system where applicable.

The workshop explains that within 48 months of the regulation’s entry into force, packaging should include a label indicating packaging reusability and a QR code or another digital data carrier providing detailed information about reusability, reuse systems, collection points, and tracking for trips and rotations. It also states that reusable sales packaging must be clearly identified and distinguished from single-use packaging at the point of sale.

What reusable packaging labels should support

Label Function	Why It Matters
Identify reusable packaging	Helps users distinguish reusable packaging from single-use packaging
Explain reuse system	Shows how the packaging should be returned or reused
Identify collection points	Supports practical participation in the reuse system
Enable tracking	Helps calculate trips and rotations
Support consumer clarity	Reduces confusion at the point of sale
Support compliance evidence	Shows that reuse is part of a structured system

Reusable packaging labels should be connected to operational reality. If a label indicates reuse, the company should have a functioning reuse system, tracking process, and technical documentation to support the claim.

Deposit and Return System Labels

Deposit and Return Systems, or DRS, require packaging to be clearly identifiable so users know that a deposit applies and how the packaging should be returned.

The workshop states that packaging in deposit and return systems must include labels identifying participation in these systems. It also explains that by 2029, deposit and return systems must be in place for single-use plastic beverage bottles up to 3 liters and single-use metal beverage containers up to 3 liters, with certain exemptions for packaging such as wine, spirits, milk, and milk products.

DRS label readiness checklist

Question	Why It Matters
Is the packaging covered by a DRS?	Determines whether a DRS label is required
Which country system applies?	Deposit labels may still be managed nationally
Is a harmonized EU label relevant?	PPWR may create harmonized specifications
Is the deposit value shown correctly where required?	Supports consumer transparency
Is the barcode or identifier accepted by the system?	Needed for return and refund processes
Is the label updated for each market?	Different national systems may require different markings
Is evidence stored?	Supports audits and marketplace requests

Businesses selling beverages across multiple markets should treat DRS labelling as a market-specific compliance workflow, not only a packaging design task.

Recycled Content Labels

Recycled content labels communicate the share of recycled material in packaging. Under the PPWR, plastic packaging recycled content becomes a major compliance topic, especially from 2030 and 2040.

The workshop identifies recycled content labels linked to Articles 7.1 and 11.3 and lists 2030 and 2040 targets for several plastic packaging categories. It also notes that labels must comply with EU specifications and methodology for verifying recycled content.

Recycled content targets highlighted in the workshop

Plastic Packaging Type	2030 Target	2040 Target
PET-based contact-sensitive packaging	30%	50% for contact-sensitive plastic packaging, except single-use beverage bottles
Other contact-sensitive plastics, excluding beverage bottles	10%	50% for contact-sensitive plastic packaging, except single-use beverage bottles
Single-use plastic beverage bottles	30%	65%
Other plastic packaging	35%	65%

Companies should not label packaging with recycled content claims unless they have evidence to support the percentage, the source of recycled material, the calculation method, and the verification approach.

Evidence needed for recycled content labels

Evidence	Why It Matters
Supplier declaration	Confirms recycled content percentage
Post-consumer recycled content evidence	Supports PPWR recycled content requirements
Calculation method	Shows how the percentage was determined
Verification evidence	Supports audit readiness
Packaging category	Determines the applicable target
Exemption evidence	Needed where an exemption is claimed
Version control	Ensures artwork matches material reality

A recycled content label is only as strong as the data behind it.

Biobased Plastic Labels

Biobased plastic labels may be used where plastic packaging communicates the share of biobased plastic content. However, such labels must follow EU specifications.

The workshop explains that when a unit of plastic packaging is labelled with information on the share of biobased plastic content, the label must follow the specifications detailed in the relevant implementing act adopted within 18 months of the regulation’s entry into force.

Practical considerations for biobased plastic labels

Question	Why It Matters
Is the packaging plastic?	Biobased plastic labels apply to plastic packaging
Is biobased content being claimed?	Claims trigger evidence and label requirements
Is the percentage known?	The label should be accurate and specific
Is the claim supported by supplier evidence?	Prevents unsupported sustainability claims
Does the claim confuse compostability or recyclability?	Biobased does not automatically mean compostable or recyclable
Does the label follow EU specifications?	Required where the claim is made

Companies should be careful not to mix up “biobased,” “biodegradable,” “compostable,” and “recyclable.” These terms mean different things and must be supported separately.

Compostability Labels

Compostability labels help consumers understand when packaging should enter an organic waste stream. However, compostability is not the default solution for all packaging.

The workshop states that certain packaging may require an on-pack label indicating if the material is compostable, including if it is home-compostable. It also explains elsewhere in the presentation that certain packaging types must be compostable in industrial facilities, while other packaging should prioritize material recycling and avoid disrupting recycling streams.

Compostability label checklist

Question	Why It Matters
Is the packaging legally required to be compostable?	Not all compostable packaging is automatically preferred
Is it industrially compostable or home-compostable?	These are different claims
Is the claim supported by testing or certification?	Evidence is needed
Is the label clear for consumers?	Avoids contamination of recycling streams
Is collection infrastructure available?	Compostability depends on correct treatment
Does the label conflict with local sorting rules?	National waste systems may differ

Companies should avoid vague claims such as “eco-friendly” or “biodegradable” unless the claim is specific, evidence-based, and aligned with applicable requirements.

Manufacturer Information on Packaging

Manufacturer information is another important labelling and identification area. The workshop states that manufacturers should indicate their name, registered trade name or trademark, postal address serving as a single point of contact, and, where available, electronic means of communication. If it is not feasible to display this directly on the packaging, it may be provided through a QR code, similar digital data carrier, or document accompanying the packaged product.

Manufacturer information checklist

Information	Practical Purpose
Manufacturer name	Identifies the responsible business
Registered trade name or trademark	Supports traceability
Postal address	Provides a single point of contact
Electronic contact information	Supports communication with customers or authorities
QR code or digital data carrier	May be used where direct packaging display is impractical
Accompanying document	May be used where allowed and appropriate

This information should be kept consistent across packaging, technical documentation, declarations, product records, and digital systems.

Environmental Claims and Misleading Labels

Environmental claims are a high-risk area under packaging labelling. Claims such as “recyclable,” “recycled,” “compostable,” “sustainable,” “green,” “biobased,” or “circular” must be specific and supported by evidence.

The workshop states that labels or symbols that mislead consumers about sustainability or recyclability are not allowed. It also explains that environmental claims concerning packaging properties covered by PPWR should only relate to properties exceeding minimum PPWR requirements and should follow the relevant criteria, methodologies, and calculation rules. The Declaration of Conformity should specify whether the claim relates to the packaging unit, part of the packaging unit, or all packaging placed on the market.

Environmental claim examples that need evidence

Claim	Evidence Needed
“Recyclable”	Recyclability assessment and evidence
“Designed for recycling”	Design-for-recycling evidence
“Made with recycled plastic”	Recycled content data and supplier evidence
“Contains 30% recycled content”	Calculation and verification evidence
“Compostable”	Compostability testing or certification
“Home compostable”	Specific evidence for home composting conditions
“Reusable”	Reuse system and rotation evidence
“Biobased plastic”	Biobased content evidence and label specification
“Sustainable packaging”	Specific, measurable evidence rather than broad wording

A good rule for companies is simple: if the label makes a claim, the technical file should prove it.

Placement, Format and Legibility Requirements

Labels must not only be correct. They must also be usable. A label that is accurate but hidden, unclear, removable, or difficult to read may still create compliance risk.

The workshop states that labels and digital codes must be visible, clear, and permanent. It also explains that if the size or nature of the packaging makes direct labelling impractical, labels can go on grouped packaging. Information must be clear, understandable, and legible to ensure accessibility.

Practical label design checklist

Design Requirement	Practical Question
Visibility	Can the user easily find the label?
Clarity	Is the label easy to understand?
Legibility	Is the text or pictogram readable at normal viewing distance?
Permanence	Will the label remain available during use and disposal?
Correct placement	Is the label on the right packaging level?
Digital accessibility	Does the QR code or data carrier work reliably?
Language and symbols	Is the information understandable in the target market?
Consistency	Does the label match the technical file and supplier evidence?

Packaging artwork teams should work closely with compliance teams before final approval.

Packaging Labelling and Technical Documentation

Packaging labels must be supported by technical documentation. If authorities, customers, retailers, or marketplaces request evidence, the company should be able to show why each label or claim is accurate.

The workshop identifies technical documentation elements such as a general description of the packaging, design and manufacturing details, relevant standards or specifications, evidence of recyclability assessments, and a Declaration of Conformity. It also highlights that technical files may need drawings, material information, component details, standards, test reports, and documentation of how assessments were carried out.

What to store for packaging labelling compliance

Documentation	Why It Matters
Packaging artwork files	Shows the approved label version
Material composition evidence	Supports sorting and material labels
Supplier declarations	Supports material, recycled content, and biobased claims
Recyclability assessments	Supports recyclable or sorting-related claims
Recycled content calculations	Supports recycled content labels
Compostability evidence	Supports compostable or home-compostable labels
Reuse system documentation	Supports reusable packaging labels and QR content
DRS participation evidence	Supports deposit-return labels
QR code destination records	Shows what information users can access
Declaration of Conformity	Confirms formal compliance responsibility
Version history	Shows what changed and when

Labelling should be integrated into the packaging technical file. Companies should not approve packaging artwork separately from compliance evidence.

Country-Specific Labels and Local Symbols

The PPWR aims to harmonize labelling, but national practices will continue to matter during the transition and in areas where national systems are still relevant.

The workshop notes that packaging in local systems can include symbols specific to those systems, provided they are clear and not misleading about recyclability or reusability. It also includes country-level examples where packaging labels, material identification codes, Green Dot use, deposit symbols, and disposal instructions may differ by market.

Practical country-level considerations

Area	Why It Matters
Deposit-return labels	National DRS systems may use specific marks
EPR symbols	Some countries use scheme-related symbols
Sorting instructions	Local waste systems may require or recommend specific wording
Material codes	Identification codes may be used differently across markets
Green Dot	Use may depend on country and scheme rules
Language	Consumer-facing information may need local language review
Transition periods	Existing national labels may remain relevant during implementation

Companies selling across the EU should manage labels by market and avoid assuming that one existing national label will be accepted everywhere.

Online Marketplaces and Packaging Labelling

Online marketplaces are increasingly part of packaging compliance. Sellers may need to provide EPR registration numbers, self-certifications, and packaging compliance evidence.

The workshop explains that online platforms should verify producer registration, obtain registration numbers, require self-certification, facilitate compliance, cooperate with authorities, and prevent non-registered producers from selling where required. Sellers should register as producers, provide registration details, comply with EPR requirements, self-certify, ensure product packaging compliance, and provide accurate data.

Marketplace readiness checklist

Requirement	What Sellers Should Prepare
EPR registration numbers	Needed for platform checks
Packaging material data	Supports label and reporting accuracy
Approved packaging artwork	Shows packaging labels used
DRS evidence	Supports deposit-bearing packaging claims
Supplier declarations	Supports material and recycled content labels
Technical documentation	Supports compliance evidence requests
Self-certification	Confirms compliance with packaging requirements
Country mapping	Shows where packaging is placed on the market

For e-commerce sellers, packaging labelling is not only a printed packaging issue. It may also affect platform onboarding, seller compliance checks, and product listing continuity.

Common Packaging Labelling Mistakes to Avoid

Packaging labelling errors often happen because companies treat labels as design elements rather than regulated information.

Common mistakes

Mistake	Why It Creates Risk
Using labels without verifying material composition	Sorting labels may be inaccurate
Making broad environmental claims	Claims may be misleading or unsupported
Using recycled content claims without calculation evidence	Percentage claims may not be defensible
Not updating QR code content	Digital information may become incomplete or wrong
Using the same label in all countries without checking local systems	DRS or national symbols may differ
Forgetting e-commerce packaging	Some labelling requirements include e-commerce packaging
Ignoring reusable packaging identification	Reusable packaging may not be clearly distinguished
Not keeping artwork version control	Old and new label versions may be mixed
Not linking labels to technical documentation	Audit readiness becomes weak
Approving labels only through marketing	Compliance evidence may be missing

A strong PPWR labelling process should include regulatory review before artwork approval.

Practical PPWR Labelling Readiness Roadmap

Companies can use the following roadmap to prepare for PPWR packaging labelling requirements.

Step 1: Build a packaging label inventory

List all packaging labels, symbols, QR codes, environmental claims, DRS marks, EPR symbols, and sorting instructions currently used.

Step 2: Map labels to products and markets

Connect each label to the product, SKU, packaging type, supplier, country, and sales channel.

Step 3: Confirm packaging material composition

Collect supplier data on plastic, paper, cardboard, glass, metal, wood, composites, coatings, labels, closures, adhesives, inks, and other components.

Step 4: Identify applicable PPWR label categories

Determine whether the packaging needs material composition labels, sorting labels, reuse labels, DRS labels, recycled content labels, biobased content labels, compostability labels, or manufacturer information.

Step 5: Review claims

Check every environmental claim and confirm whether it is specific, accurate, measurable, and supported by evidence.

Step 6: Prepare QR and digital information governance

Decide who owns QR code content, how updates are controlled, how old packaging versions are managed, and how broken links are prevented.

Step 7: Align artwork and technical documentation

Make sure labels, claims, QR codes, and digital content match technical files, supplier declarations, and conformity evidence.

Step 8: Review country-specific requirements

Check national DRS systems, EPR symbols, local sorting instructions, material identification codes, and language needs.

Step 9: Train packaging and marketing teams

Ensure design, marketing, procurement, and product teams understand that packaging labels are regulated compliance information.

Step 10: Monitor PPWR implementation acts and guidance

Continue monitoring EU implementing acts, harmonized label formats, recycled content methodology, and national transition measures.

PPWR Labelling Compliance Checklist

Question	Status
Have all packaging labels and symbols been listed?	To be checked
Is every label linked to a product and packaging type?	To be checked
Is packaging material composition confirmed?	To be checked
Are e-commerce packaging labels assessed?	To be checked
Are reusable packaging labels and QR codes identified?	To be checked
Are DRS labels required for any beverage packaging?	To be checked
Are recycled content claims supported by evidence?	To be checked
Are biobased plastic claims supported by evidence?	To be checked
Are compostability claims supported by evidence?	To be checked
Are environmental claims specific and non-misleading?	To be checked
Are QR codes tested and maintained?	To be checked
Are local symbols reviewed by market?	To be checked
Is artwork version control in place?	To be checked
Is technical documentation linked to each label?	To be checked

This checklist can support packaging redesign, artwork approval, supplier onboarding, market launch reviews, and internal audits.

How ComplyMarket Supports PPWR Packaging Labelling Compliance

PPWR packaging labelling is a data-heavy and cross-functional compliance challenge. Companies need to connect packaging materials, supplier declarations, artwork files, QR code content, recycled content data, DRS information, EPR records, technical documentation, and country-specific requirements.

ComplyMarket supports companies with packaging compliance management by helping them manage regulations, documentation, supplier compliance, and Digital Product Passport requirements within the ComplyMarket portal. ComplyMarket’s packaging compliance pages also describe packaging compliance as a market-access topic and highlight the need to manage regulations, documentation, supplier compliance, and packaging-related requirements across materials and markets.

ComplyMarket can help companies prepare for PPWR packaging labelling requirements by supporting:

Identification of applicable packaging labelling requirements
Packaging material and component data management
Supplier declaration and evidence collection
Artwork and label documentation control
QR code and digital data carrier information management
Recycled content and biobased content evidence tracking
Reuse, refill, and DRS packaging data management
Country-specific packaging requirement tracking
Technical documentation and Declaration of Conformity support
EPR registration and reporting evidence management
Cross-functional visibility for compliance, sustainability, procurement, packaging, and marketing teams

The attached workshop identifies ComplyMarket capabilities across product compliance management software, sustainability reporting software, material compliance software, packaging compliance, Extended Producer Responsibility services, Digital Product Passport, and global market access.

For companies preparing for PPWR labelling, the biggest challenge is not only knowing which label applies. The real challenge is proving that every label, QR code, claim, and market-specific symbol is accurate, supported by evidence, and updated when packaging changes.

ComplyMarket helps companies move from scattered artwork files, supplier emails, and spreadsheets to a structured packaging compliance process that supports audit readiness and EU market access.