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Tutti i termini chiave e le definizioni del Regolamento (UE) 2025/40 — la vostra guida di riferimento alla terminologia di conformità degli imballaggi UE.
Technical annex specifying the exact format and content requirements for Declarations of Conformity. Includes mandatory elements (manufacturer ID, article range, standards, signature), language requirements, and electronic signature provisions.
Riferimento Articolo Annex VIII
The process manufacturers use to demonstrate packaging meets PPWR requirements. Involves technical evaluation, testing (e.g., recyclability, contaminants, substance presence), documentation, and Declaration of Conformity preparation.
Riferimento Articolo Articles 39-41
Packaging in direct contact with food, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals. Subject to additional PPWR restrictions on hazardous substances, including PFAS limits and contaminant thresholds. Higher safety requirements due to potential product migration.
Riferimento Articolo Articles 6, 15
Packaging certified for industrial composting per EN 13432 or equivalent, degrading into CO2, water, and biomass within defined timeframes. PPWR requires clear labeling. Home compostability claims face restrictions due to non-uniform conditions.
Riferimento Articolo Article 5
The percentage of packaging waste collected for recycling relative to the amount placed on the market. PPWR sets progressive targets: 65% by 2025, 75% by 2030, 90% by 2035 for beverage containers. Measured annually by Member States.
Riferimento Articolo Article 32
Official European Commission guidance across 33 thematic sections interpreting PPWR requirements, published March 30, 2026. Covers compliance methods, test procedures, labeling formats, and transitional provisions. Non-binding but authoritative.
Riferimento Articolo Commission Notice 2026
A mandatory document confirming that packaging meets all PPWR technical requirements. Must be prepared by the responsible economic operator and follow the format specified in Annex VIII. Serves as evidence of compliance with essential PPWR provisions.
Riferimento Articolo Article 39, Annex VIII
A digital document containing standardized information about packaging properties, composition, recycling instructions, and compliance data. Enables supply chain transparency and facilitates waste sorting. QR code or digital link provides access to DPP.
Riferimento Articolo Article 25
A collection system where consumers pay a deposit (typically €0.08-0.25) on beverage containers, refunded upon return. Incentivizes collection and sorting. Member States establish DRS for single-use beverage containers as part of circular economy goals.
Riferimento Articolo Articles 32-34
An economic operator in the supply chain between manufacturer/importer and end user (retailer or business consumer). May supply end-user consumers or other distributors. Has limited PPWR obligations but must verify upstream compliance.
Riferimento Articolo Article 3(4)
Guidelines and principles ensuring packaging can be efficiently sorted, separated, and processed in existing recycling infrastructure. Includes material compatibility, adhesive compatibility, color standards, and label placement. Reduces contamination rates.
Riferimento Articolo Article 7
A regulatory framework requiring producers to take financial and/or physical responsibility for managing packaging waste at end-of-life. Covers collection, sorting, treatment, and recycling costs. Core principle of PPWR encouraging circular design.
Riferimento Articolo Articles 28-38
Any natural or legal person placing packaging or packaging waste on the EU market in the course of commercial activity. Includes manufacturers, importers, distributors, and recyclers. Bears compliance responsibilities under PPWR based on role in supply chain.
Riferimento Articolo Article 3(1)
Standardized EU packaging labels with pictograms and text providing disposal instructions and material composition. Reduces consumer confusion, improves collection accuracy, and supports correct sorting. Format and content defined in PPWR.
Riferimento Articolo Articles 21-23
A non-EU manufacturer or intermediary entity importing packaging into the EU. Must ensure imported packaging complies with PPWR, obtain an Authorised Representative, and maintain technical documentation. Shares responsibility for conformity assessment.
Riferimento Articolo Article 3(3)
An entity producing packaging or packaging materials, or having packaging designed or manufactured under its name or brand. Responsible for DoC preparation, conformity assessment, technical documentation, and ensuring products meet PPWR requirements.
Riferimento Articolo Article 3(2)
Activities performed by national authorities to verify packaging compliance with PPWR. Includes inspections, testing, sampling, and enforcement. Authorities have access to packaging supply chains and can request technical documentation.
Riferimento Articolo Article 45
An accounting method tracking recycled content claims through supply chains using input/output documentation rather than physical traceability. Proportional allocation allows claiming recycled content without tracking individual material molecules.
Riferimento Articolo Article 10(3)
PPWR requirements to reduce packaging weight and volume while maintaining product protection and safety. Applies to material use, empty space, and excess packaging. Proportionate assessment balances sustainability with functionality.
Riferimento Articolo Article 6
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40. The comprehensive EU regulation governing packaging design, labeling, recycled content, and producer responsibility, effective from January 1, 2025, with full compliance deadlines through 2030.
Riferimento Articolo Regulation (EU) 2025/40
Persistent synthetic chemicals restricted in food-contact packaging due to bioaccumulation and health concerns. PPWR limits PFAS in food contact materials. Phase-out applies to intentionally added PFAS, with transition periods for existing uses.
Riferimento Articolo Article 15
An A-to-E classification system evaluating how easily packaging materials can be recycled. Grade A represents the highest recyclability (>75% recycled), descending to Grade E (minimal recyclability). Influences design requirements and market viability.
Riferimento Articolo Article 7
The percentage of post-consumer or post-industrial recycled material incorporated into packaging. PPWR sets progressive minimum targets: 30% by 2030, 35% by 2035, 40% by 2040 for most plastic packaging. Tracked via mass balance methodology.
Riferimento Articolo Articles 8-10
Infrastructure enabling packaging refill and return cycles. PPWR requires separate reuse targets (25% by 2030 for beverage containers, 5% for all transport packaging). Involves logistics, cleaning, labeling, and multi-trip design.
Riferimento Articolo Articles 32, 35
Packaging designed and engineered for multiple rotations through supply chains with minimal degradation. Must be reused at least 2 times. Subject to Article 35 reuse targets. Requires durable construction, tracking systems, and return logistics.
Riferimento Articolo Article 3(33)
Chemicals restricted in packaging, including lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium (Cr VI), and PFAS. PPWR sets specific limits or bans based on risk and health impact. Testing and documentation required to verify compliance.
Riferimento Articolo Article 11
Packaging designed for one use cycle before disposal or recycling. Subject to specific PPWR minimisation and labeling requirements. Distinguished from reusable packaging, which is designed for multiple trips through supply chains.
Riferimento Articolo Article 3(32)
Based on Regulation (EU) 2025/40 and Commission Guidance Document (March 30, 2026). Terms may evolve as delegated acts are published.