PPWR-compliant packaging films
The new EU Packaging Regulation has been in effect since August 12, 2026. Are your films compliant?
PPWR-compliant films
The PPWR has been generally applicable since August 12, 2026.
The PPWR is coming—and it directly affects your packaging film
On February 11, 2025, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) entered into force. The first mandatory requirements will take effect on August 12, 2026—for all companies that manufacture, place on the market, or distribute packaging.
In concrete terms, this means that anyone selling packaging on the EU market starting in 2026 will need a declaration of conformity for each item of packaging. Anyone using plastic packaging starting in 2030 must be able to demonstrate that they are using a minimum percentage of recycled material. And anyone who has not made the switch by then risks simply no longer being allowed to place their products on the market.
Schlichter supplies packaging films that already meet these requirements today—PPWR-compliant, with a verified PCR content, and certified as food-safe
PPWR Timeline – Key Deadlines
August 12, 2026: First mandatory requirements take effect; a declaration of conformity is required for each package
January 1, 2030: Mandatory minimum PCR content in plastic packaging; packaging with less than 70% recyclability may no longer be placed on the market
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Why act now—and not in 2029?
The PPWR deadlines may seem far off. In reality, time is more limited than it appears.
Contact usDeclaration of Conformity effective August 2026
Starting August 12, 2026, companies must maintain a declaration of conformity for every piece of packaging placed on the market and provide it upon request. This is not a one-time task—it is an ongoing process that requires technical documentation, supplier records, and internal procedures.
Anyone whofilms to PPWR-compliantfilms now already has this documentation in hand.
Avoiding shortages of recycled materials
PCR material is a limited resource. The more companies that have to films to films containing recycled content at the same time starting in 2029, the scarcer and more expensive the material will become. Establishing supplier relationships early on ensures availability and predictable prices.
Communicating sustainability goals credibly
For sustainability officers, PPWR compliance is not just a matter of compliance—it is a concrete, measurable goal for ESG reporting, supplier audits, and customer communications. Packaging films with a verified PCR content and recyclability provide the data needed to achieve this.
films: PPWR-compliant effective immediately
Schlichter offers packaging films that meet the requirements of the PPWR not just starting in 2030—but already today. No last-minute switch, no supply risks, no compliance gaps.
films a verified recycled content
Our PCRfilms s (Beauty Film® E-PCR and Beauty Film® X-PCR) contain a verified percentage of post-consumer recycled material. This means they meet the minimum quotas set by the PPWR, which will become mandatory in 2030—well ahead of schedule.
Documented and verifiable: The PCR content is certified and documented. The technical documentation required for the declaration of conformity starting in August 2026 is therefore reliable.
Recyclable by design: Ourfilms made from a single material and designed for material recycling—in accordance with the PPWR’s Design for Recycling principle.
Food-safe – even for applications involving direct contact
Packaging that comes into contact with food is subject to specific requirements: PFAS restrictions starting in August 2026, and specific recycled content targets starting in 2030.
Our films certified as food-safe—FDA-compliant, EU-compliant, and documented. This means they can also be used in contact-sensitive applications that require PPWR compliance.
No plasticizers, no chlorine-containing components:films the PPWR’s requirements for minimizing harmful substances in packaging.
What PPWR Means for Packaging Films
Key requirements at a glance:
- Effective August 12, 2026: Declaration of conformity required for each package
- Effective January 1, 2030: A minimum percentage of post-consumer recycled content (PCR) in plastic packaging will be mandatory—10% for food-contact packaging (excluding PET), and 35% for all other plastic packaging
- Effective January 1, 2030: Packaging with a recyclability rate of less than 70% may no longer be placed on the market
- Effective January 1, 2035: Recyclability must also be demonstrated on an industrial scale
- Effective January 1, 2040: Recycling rates will increase significantly—up to 65% for all other plastic packaging
The requirements are increasing gradually. Those who make the switch early on ensure planning certainty and avoid shortages when procuring compliant materials.
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Schlichter as a partner for PPWR-compliant packaging
Switching to PPWR-compliant packaging films is not a straightforward process. Materials must be tested, equipment must be adapted, and documentation must be prepared. Schlichter supports you throughout this process—from the initial consultation through to ongoing delivery.
As a system provider, we supply not only the film but also the appropriate packaging machinery. Film and machinery from a single source—perfectly matched, fully documented, and compliant.
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PPWR and packaging films
The PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, EU 2025/40) is the new EU packaging regulation. It entered into force on February 11, 2025. Starting August 12, 2026, the first mandatory requirements will apply to all companies that manufacture, place on the market, or distribute packaging.
PPWR-compliant films be recyclable, contain a minimum verified percentage of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material starting in 2030, and minimize the use of harmful substances. A declaration of conformity must be provided for each package starting in August 2026.
Yes. Our PCR-films s (Beauty Film® E-PCR and Beauty Film® X-PCR) contain verified post-consumer recycled content and are designed for material recycling. Food-contact certifications are in place. The documentation required for the declaration of conformity is available.
Starting January 1, 2030, mandatory minimum content requirements will apply to plastic packaging: 10% for food-contact packaging (excluding PET), 30% for food-contact packaging with PET as the main component, and 35% for all other plastic packaging. These requirements will increase significantly by 2040.
Starting in 2030, packaging that does not meet the recyclability and recycled content requirements may no longer be placed on the EU market. This directly affects the marketability of your products.
We provide consulting on PPWR-compliant film solutions, supply the necessary material documentation, and assist with the transition to new film grades. As a system provider for film and machinery, we also offer support with machine modifications.
a. Our films certified as food-safe—compliant with both FDA and EU regulations. They also meet the PFAS restrictions for food-contact packaging that will take effect in August 2026.
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