Companies and products imds professional Interview with Patrick Fischer Riegert from imds professional on the PPWR The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) entered into force on 11 February 2025 and will generally apply directly in all EU Member States from 12 August 2026. However, many of its specific requirements will be phased in over the following years. But which types of packaging are affected, which companies need to take action, and what exactly will they need to do? Product compliance expert Patrick Fischer Riegert from imds professional answers these and other key questions. What is the PPWR and what are its main objectives? For me, the PPWR is above all a clear signal from the EU: in the future, packaging should not only protect products effectively and look appealing, but also become significantly more sustainable. The regulation aims to reduce packaging waste, use fewer materials, and keep valuable resources in circulation for longer. For companies, this means rethinking packaging. It should not be viewed merely as a compliance obligation, but also as an opportunity to improve processes and demonstrate responsibility in a visible way. What will change for companies from 12 August 2026? In my view, 12 August 2026 marks the starting point for practical implementation. From that date, the PPWR will generally apply directly across all EU Member States. Companies will need a much clearer understanding of the packaging they use, how it is designed, and which requirements already apply. They will also need to determine their … Read more https://t1p.de/vkeb7 Patrick Fischer Riegert Image: © private Image: AI-generated www.boellhoff.com/de www.dormakaba.com/de-de www.consilio-gmbh.de www.ipg-automotive.com www.invenio-virtual-technologies.net https://luxinnovation.lu https://engineering.mpt.magna.com www.safelog.de https://automotive.softing.com www.schreiner-group.com www.unity-consulting.com OEM& LIEFERANT Special-Edition „Autoregionen International“. Ausgabe 01/2026 Broschüren_cover_20250221_oem_DE.indd 1 22.02.2025 01:27:39 www.oemundlieferant.de www.wsw.de www.rollax.com www.surventiscoatings.com www.iplnet.de
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