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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 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.
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For clients 17.07.2026Read moreNew PPWR Document Available for Free Download
A new document, "Overview of Key Obligations by Year", is now available in the Downloads – Legislation section.
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For clients 28.05.2026Read moreHow the upcoming PPWR regulation will change the packaging portofolio
We have prepared a concise overview of the most important changes that the upcoming PPWR Regulation will bring to packaging and products placed on the market. From 2026 onwards, the definition of packaging will change significantly, new obligations related to compostable materials will be introduced, and the changes will also affect coffee capsules, tea bags, and various disposable products.
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For clients 28.05.2026Read moreUse of the NATUR-PACK System Logo Following the Amendment to Consumer Protection Legislation
In connection with the upcoming changes resulting from Directive 2005/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2005 concerning unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices in the internal market (“Unfair Commercial Practices Directive”) and its latest amendments aimed at combating so-called “greenwashing”, we would like to inform our clients about the implications for the use of the NATUR-PACK system logo on product packaging.
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For clients 15.05.2026Read morePPWR: Reusability – Exemption for Pallet Wrapping Films and Straps
The European Commission has adopted a delegated act under the PPWR Regulation introducing an exemption from the reusability requirements for pallet wrapping films and pallet straps. The Commission responded to concerns raised by industry stakeholders, opened the possibility for an exemption from the reusability obligation...