Verified changes to Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).https://rethinksci-gif.github.io/en-gbhttps://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-2026-10-14-011/https://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-2026-10-14-011/A public feedback period on the delegated act establishing sustainability criteria for plastic recycling technologies ran from 14 August 2026 to 16 September 2026; feedback is closed. Source: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/19033_en Reported in 2026-10-14-issue-001Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-2026-10-14-009/https://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-2026-10-14-009/The feedback period for the planned implementing act on rules for the calculation and verification of recycled content in plastic packaging ran from 14 August 2026 to 16 September 2026. Source: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/18753_en Reported in 2026-10-14-issue-001Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-2026-10-14-010/https://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-2026-10-14-010/A Commission Implementing Decision on harmonised packaging and packaging waste labels under Regulation (EU) 2025/40 is planned as a Commission implementing decision (reference Ares(2026)8548456). The initiative status is active and the front-end stage is 'INIT_PLANNED'; receiving feedback is disabled, with a listed feedback start date of 14 September 2026. Source: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/19243_en Reported in 2026-10-14-issue-001Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-2026-10-14-005/https://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-2026-10-14-005/The feedback period for the implementing rules on packaging and packaging waste opened on 6 August 2026 and closed on 10 September 2026. Source: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/15352_en Reported in 2026-10-14-issue-001Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-2026-10-14-003/https://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-2026-10-14-003/A feedback period on a planned implementing act ran from 14 August 2026 to 16 September 2026. Source: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/18752_en Reported in 2026-10-14-issue-001Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-seed-eu-ppwr-004/https://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-seed-eu-ppwr-004/The Regulation became applicable across the EU on 12 August 2026; Article 67(5) applies from 12 February 2029. Source: https://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32025R0040Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-seed-eu-ppwr-003/https://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-seed-eu-ppwr-003/The Commission adopted a delegated act exempting economic operators using pallet wrappings and straps from the 100% reuse targets for transport packaging. Source: https://green-forum.ec.europa.eu/packaging-and-packaging-waste-regulation-implementation_enSun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-seed-eu-ppwr-002/https://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-seed-eu-ppwr-002/The Regulation entered into force on 11 February 2025. Source: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/waste-and-recycling/packaging-waste_enTue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-seed-eu-ppwr-001/https://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/eu-ppwr/#change-seed-eu-ppwr-001/Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of 19 December 2024 on packaging and packaging waste was published in the Official Journal on 22 January 2025. Source: https://publications.europa.eu/resource/celex/32025R0040Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT