This article is based on an online interview with our Director Yohei Kuroki and Executive Officer Takuya Yano.
This article highlights the trends in inquiries we've received following the implementation of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), as well as our efforts to support regulatory compliance.
Under the PPWR, the packaging of products distributed within the EU is subject to regulation, so companies exporting products to the EU will also need to comply.
From August 12, 2026, it will be necessary to demonstrate in technical documentation and an EU Declaration of Conformity that the product meets the standards for the content of substances of concern, such as heavy metals, and to display identifying information such as the name and contact information of the manufacturer/importer and lot number on the packaging (if this is difficult, a QR code or attached document may be used as an alternative).
Furthermore, from 2028 onwards, the display of sorting labels indicating the material will be mandated, and from 2030 onwards, the achievement of a minimum content of recycled materials (PCR materials) derived from used products in plastic packaging, as well as the design of virtually all packaging with recycling in mind, will be gradually made mandatory.
To meet any of the requirements set out in PPWR, it is crucial to be able to track the origin and composition of the raw materials used in packaging throughout the entire supply chain.
Our company provides comprehensive services, from procuring PCR materials and developing products using them, to conducting tests and issuing documents based on measurement results.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have, such as "Which standards apply to our company's packaging?", "The materials we currently use are made from virgin raw materials, but can we switch to PCR materials?", or "How should we even procure PCR materials in the first place?".
We have published content explaining the overview of PPWR and the required responses for companies, so please check that as well and use it as reference material for your internal discussions.
