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For producers 10.11.2026Read morePPWR changes the rules of the game: Who is a packaging producer and what does this mean for
Until now, European packaging legislation has been based on Directive 94/62/EC, which governed the prevention, collection and recycling of packaging waste for almost three decades. Over time, however, it became clear that the Directive could neither respond adequately to new environmental challenges nor ensure uniform rules across the European market. As part of the European Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan, the European Commission therefore developed a new legislative framework, resulting in Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR).
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For producers 25.09.2026Read moreNew rules on environmental claims will also affect packaging and advertising
The European Commission has published a Questions and Answers document on Directive (EU) 2024/825, which introduces stricter rules on environmental claims and sustainability labels. The new requirements will apply from 27 September 2026 and will affect companies that communicate the environmental characteristics of their products or business activities to consumers.
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For clients 11.08.2026Read moreThe Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic has issued guidance
The Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic has published guidance on the application of selected provisions of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). It responds to the fact that the amendment to the Waste Act will not be effective by 12 August 2026...
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For producers 05.08.2026Read moreThe European Commission Publishes New PPWR FAQs: Important Answers for Manufacturers
Just a few days before the PPWR Regulation begins to apply, the European Commission has published updated answers to the most frequently asked questions from practice. The second, significantly expanded edition spans 69 pages and addresses numerous uncertainties faced by manufacturers, importers, distributors, and packaging suppliers.
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For public 05.08.2026Read moreRepair Instead of Replace: A New Consumer Right
From 31 July 2026, new rules have come into force in Slovakia to extend the lifespan of products and promote repair instead of replacement. Manufacturers of selected products are now required to provide repairs under reasonable conditions, make spare parts available...
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For clients 20.07.2026Read moreBan on the Destruction of Unsold Clothing and Footwear Now in Force
As of 19 July 2026, new rules are in force across the European Union prohibiting large companies from destroying unsold clothing, fashion accessories, and footwear. The measure is part of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and represents one of the EU's first concrete steps to reduce textile waste and promote a circular economy.