PPWR harmonised labelling implementing act now scheduled for Q2 2027
The Commission planning record sets adoption of the implementing decision on harmonised packaging labels (pictograms and labelling specifications) for the secon
reg: PPWR
jur: EU
status: Implementing act pending
date: 2026-10-22
what changed: The Commission planning record sets adoption of the implementing decision on harmonised packaging labels (pictograms and labelling specifications) for the second quarter of 2027. The draft and its feedback period are still upcoming, so the labelling obligations are not yet operative and recyclability grading stays proxy-based.
so what: You have more runway on the label format, but the recyclability data behind it still needs building now.
what to check: Keep building per-SKU packaging and recyclability data
Do not wait for the label format to start collecting the underlying evidence
applies to: Producers and brand owners placing packaging on the EU market
source: European Commission, Have Your Say initiative 19243
source url: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/19243-Packaging-and-packaging-waste-new-Commission-implementing-rules-on-harmonised-labels_en