PPWR recycled-content calculation method still a draft
The implementing act on calculating and verifying recycled content in plastic packaging (Article 7 PPWR) closed its call for evidence on 16 September 2026 and h
reg: PPWR
jur: EU
status: Draft implementing act
date: 2026-09-16
what changed: The implementing act on calculating and verifying recycled content in plastic packaging (Article 7 PPWR) closed its call for evidence on 16 September 2026 and has not been adopted, so there is still no harmonised method for measuring recycled content.
so what: Recycled-content targets apply, but the official way to measure them is not set. Keep supplier evidence ready and flexible.
what to check: Gather recycled-content evidence and traceability from packaging suppliers now
Avoid locking to any one calculation approach until the method is adopted
applies to: Producers of plastic packaging placed on the EU market
source: European Commission, Have Your Say initiative 18753
source url: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/18753-Plastic-packaging-harmonisation-of-rules-for-calculating-and-verifying-recycled-content-in-plastic-packaging_en