PPWR Archives - Euro Pool System

Can EPS provide legal advice?

No, unfortunately we cannot provide legal advice. EPS can provide general information about PPWR developments and its reusable packaging systems. For legal advice on your specific situation, please consult a qualified legal...

Why choose EPS reusable trays?

EPS reusable trays help customers move away from single-use packaging solutions. In addition to supporting PPWR readiness, they help reduce packaging and food waste, support greater standardisation across the supply chain, optimise logistics, improve operational efficiency and contribute...

Who manages EPR obligations for EPS reusable trays?

EPS manages the EPR obligations related to EPS reusable trays, helping simplify packaging compliance requirements for our customers. Beyond this, customers remain responsible for assessing and fulfilling their own regulatory obligations concerning...

What is Extended Producer Responsibility?

Extended Producer Responsibility, or EPR, is a system in which companies placing packaging on the market contribute to the costs of collection, sorting, recycling and treatment of packaging waste. While EPR...

What is a Declaration of Conformity?

A Declaration of Conformity is a compliance document that confirms that a packaging format is assessed against applicable PPWR requirements, including design, chemical safety and recyclability provisions....

Does using EPS trays make my company automatically PPWR-compliant?

EPS supports customers with reusable transport packaging, packaging data and relevant compliance information regarding our products. Beyond this, customers remain responsible for assessing and fulfilling their own regulatory obligations concerning other packaging materials that are...

Why are EPS’s reusable trays PPWR-compliant?

EPS helps customers meet PPWR requirements through both compliant packaging and a managed reuse system: Compliant packaging: Regarding trays with our logo, EPS acts as the responsible economic operator and...

When does the PPWR apply?

The PPWR entered into force on 11 February 2025 and generally applies from 12 August 2026.   Some requirements will be further specified through implementing acts, delegated acts and guidance documents over the period 2026-2030....