What is Your PPWR Role?
Quick Self-Check to Understand your Obligations
Answer a few questions about and discover your legal role under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
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PPWR Role Finder
Answer a few questions about your supply chain position.
We will tell you your posible legal role under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and what it requires.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It asks you a series of questions about your position in the packaging supply chain and determines which legal role you hold under EU Regulation 2025/40 (PPWR): Manufacturer (Erzeuger), Producer (Hersteller), Importer, or Distributor. Each role carries different compliance obligations. The tool shows you exactly which ones apply to you and links to the most relevant resources.
No. The PPWR Role Finder provides general orientation based on the regulation text. It does not constitute legal advice. For a formal compliance assessment, speak with a regulatory specialist or book a scope assessment with our team.
These are two separate legal concepts. The Manufacturer (Art. 3(13)) is responsible for packaging design, Technical Documentation, and the Declaration of Conformity. The Producer (Art. 3(15)) is whoever first makes packaged products available on a national market, which triggers EPR registration and fee obligations. A brand owner typically holds both roles. The tool identifies which combination applies to you.
The first enforcement deadline is August 12, 2026. From that date, every packaging type on the EU market must be backed by a signed Declaration of Conformity, complete Technical Documentation, and proof of substance compliance (PFAS and heavy metals). EPR registration is already required in each Member State where your products are sold.
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