<div>Comprendre le nouveau règlement européen sur les emballages et les déchets d'emballages (PPWR)</div>

With over 100 years of history and global leadership in industrial closure systems, Tri-Sure closely monitors regulatory developments impacting the packaging industry. We are committed to sharing reliable information and supporting our customers as they prepare for upcoming legislative changes.

One of the most significant recent developments in Europe is the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Below, we provide an overview of the regulation, its objectives, key requirements, and what it may mean for companies using plastic and metal packaging across industries such as food, chemicals, agrochemicals, lubricants, and more.

Important notice: This content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. It is a non-exhaustive summary of the PPWR based on publicly available sources. Companies should consult official communications from EU and national authorities, as well as their internal regulatory compliance teams, to assess specific obligations.

What is the PPWR?

The PPWR is a European Union regulation designed to reduce packaging waste, improve recyclability, and accelerate the transition toward a circular economy.

Unlike previous EU directives, the PPWR is directly applicable in all EU Member States without requiring national transposition. This ensures a more harmonized and consistent regulatory framework for packaging across Europe.

Key Elements of the Regulation

The PPWR introduces several important measures, including:

Waste reduction targets aimed at minimizing unnecessary packaging.
Mandatory design-for-recycling criteria, requiring packaging to meet defined recyclability standards.
Reuse targets, mandating that certain categories of packaging are designed for multiple use cycles before disposal or recycling.
Minimum post-consumer recycled (PCR) content requirements for plastic packaging.
Eco-modulated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees, incentivizing more sustainable packaging choices through differentiated fee structures.

Through these measures, the regulation seeks to decrease overall packaging waste, increase reuse and recycling rates, and establish a more environmentally responsible packaging landscape throughout the EU.

Timeline and Implementation

February 11, 2025: PPWR officially enters into force, offering a transition period for compliance

August 12, 2026: First date for businesses to comply with certain requirements for substances in food contact packaging.

2030 Targets:

All packaging will need to comply with Design for Recycling criteria, to be defined in secondary legislation (recyclable at scale 2035).
Minimum PCR content requirements for plastic packaging apply.
First reuse targets apply, for 40% of packaging volume.
Packaging minimization becomes mandatory, limiting empty space in packaging design.

2040 Targets:

Increased PCR content requirements.
Further reductions in packaging waste and expanded reuse targets.

Additional delegated acts and implementing measures are expected from the European Commission and EU Member States to further clarify technical and operational aspects of the regulation. Businesses are encouraged to closely monitor these developments to ensure timely and appropriate compliance.

How Tri-Sure Supports Its Customers

As a leading provider of industrial closure systems for plastic and metal packaging, Tri-Sure plays a critical role in supporting safe, compliant, and sustainable packaging solutions.

Our focus remains on:

Sharing up-to-date technical and regulatory insights
Developing closure solutions aligned with recyclability and sustainability requirements
Supporting customers in adapting to evolving packaging legislation
Contributing to more circular and responsible supply chains

Need support navigating the PPWR?

Our team is ready to assist. Contact Tri-Sure to discuss how regulatory changes may impact your packaging systems, or continue exploring our resources for further updates on the PPWR and other key industry developments.