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When a package is created, a great deal happens behind the scenes. It’s developed, tested, and documented – not only in the interest of the product but also in compliance with legislation. The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) sets a new standard: As of August 2026, conformity assessments under this regulation will become mandatory. It is a comprehensive process that manufacturers like Greiner Packaging must undertake to ensure their packaging meets the legal requirements for sustainability, recyclability, and the exclusion of certain hazardous substances. Failure to provide proof of compliance can lead to serious consequences – including a potential sales ban within the EU. That’s why Greiner Packaging is already preparing for the legal requirements expected in 2026.
Packaging safety with documentation
The conformity assessment is a multi-step process that evaluates whether packaging complies with current product safety regulations and the upcoming PPWR requirements. This includes technical testing, an evaluation of material properties, and an analysis of recyclability. As part of the process, a declaration of conformity is also created, which will be mandatory starting August 12, 2026. This official document confirms that the packaging meets the applicable requirements.
Commitment to transparent information sharing
A central component of the conformity assessment is the provision of relevant information throughout the entire supply chain. While product safety is already at the heart of today’s conformity declarations, the PPWR will introduce numerous additional sustainability and circularity criteria. Suppliers must provide timely details regarding the materials used, their origin, ingredients, and environmental impact prior to packaging production. Manufacturers are required to fully incorporate this information into technical documentation and make it accessible to authorities or business partners upon request. Packaging suppliers like Greiner Packaging must ensure that all necessary documentation is in place prior to market launch. Only then is a legally compliant assessment of packaging under the PPWR possible.
Fully documented and digitally secured
To reliably demonstrate compliance, all documentation must be structured, up-to-date, and digitally accessible. Quality assurance measures ensure that any deviations are identified and prevented at an early stage. Clear labeling and digital data integration enable seamless traceability and efficient management throughout the entire life cycle of the packaging.
We collect all relevant data completely and transparently – from product development and production through to quality assurance. Only in this way can we guarantee that our packaging not only meets technical requirements, but that we can also prove it at any time.” - Martina Kronegger, Global Expert Sustainability Processes at Greiner Packaging
Between regulatory obligation and strategic opportunity
As demanding as the new requirements may be, they also provide clarity. The declaration of conformity ensures transparency and brings sustainability goals, material requirements, and legal frameworks together. It is a prerequisite for bringing products to market. At the same time, clear documentation builds trust among regulatory authorities, customers, and partners alike. Reduced disposal costs and greater transparency across the life cycle of the packaging can deliver additional benefits.
Greiner Packaging is taking early action: With digital tools for capturing conformity data and strategic projects aligned with the conformity assessment, the company is not only meeting legal obligations – it is actively shaping how packaging will be designed and evaluated in a circular economy.
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