PPWR: Substance Limits and Responsibilities Along the Supply Chain

Magazine – UPP 01/2026

New Requirements for Packaging and Clear Roles in the Packaging Market

With the PPWR, two topics are coming into sharper focus: clear substance limits for packaging and clearly defined responsibilities along the supply chain. In this issue of UPP, we outline what the new requirements mean in practice: which substances are in the spotlight, the specific challenges posed by PFAS, and how responsibilities are distributed between suppliers, producers, and manufacturers. At the same time, we take a look at innovative packaging solutions for sensitive health-related products as well as recent certification achievements in the area of recyclability. 

Some of the topics in this issue:

  • Substance Limits and Responsibilities 
    The PPWR introduces clear requirements for the chemical composition of packaging. Which substance limits apply, why are PFAS becoming a major challenge, and how can companies correctly identify their role and fulfill their obligations? 

     

  • Health Packaging 
    Packaging in the health sector must meet exceptionally high standards for safety, hygiene, and functionality. What are the key market trends and how do modern solutions combine protection, user comfort, and sustainability? 

     

  • RecyClass Family Certificate 
    RecyClass certified the K3® r100 and proves how well this solution can be integrated into existing recycling streams. 

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