The PPWR introduces a new EU legal framework for packaging that takes effect on August 12, 2026. For procurement departments in manufacturing companies, packaging is now a compliance issue. A survey of participants highlighted the urgency of the situation: only about 40 percent had largely or fully implemented the requirements.

Jonathan Scheck (Team Lead Packaging Consulting at Interzero) and Moritz Flick (Customer Development at Tacto) provide an overview of the new regulation in the webinar and show how companies can take a structured approach to implementation. As a circular economy service provider, Interzero specializes in plastic recycling, packaging licensing, and recyclability assessment.

Defining your role

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The first step toward implementation is correct classification. The PPWR assigns a role with specific obligations to every stakeholder along the packaging chain, from suppliers and producers to distributors. The central role of the producer is new and particularly significant. Once you know your role, you can determine the specific requirements that apply to you.

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Keeping key obligations in focus

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For producers, this primarily means placing only compliant packaging on the market, documenting and verifying conformity, and labeling packaging correctly. There are also requirements for record-keeping and updates. To ensure these proofs are successful, producers rely on information from their suppliers, creating a data flow along the entire supply chain.

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From regulation to practice

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In practice, the biggest hurdle is usually not understanding the regulation, but collecting the data. Proofs and material specifications are scattered among suppliers and are often still collected via Excel and email.

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Support from analysis to procurement

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Interzero provides support here with packaging analysis and recyclability assessments, while Tacto automates supplier inquiries in the SRM on the procurement side and consolidates the compliance status for each item.

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Conclusion

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Successful PPWR implementation begins with clearly defined roles and responsibilities. By determining your role early, understanding your core obligations, and setting up a structured process for collecting data from suppliers, you ensure legal compliance well before the deadline hits.

In this webinar, Jonathan Scheck (Interzero) and Moritz Flick (Tacto) break down the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, covering everything from PPWR roles and key obligations to practical implementation in procurement. They highlight what matters most right now and how to manage data collection across your supply chain effectively.