The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requires manufacturers to implement new procedures for packaging compliance which include substance restrictions and recyclability testing and supplier accountability across European markets. The first major enforcement milestone which includes PFAS restrictions for food-contact packaging will start in August 2026 therefore enterprise manufacturers must create structured compliance programs which act as audit documentation to protect their business operations and market availability and their exposure to regulations. PPWR has become a business priority for CEOs and CFOs and compliance leaders because it now functions as an environmental initiative which protects business operations and strengthens supply chain visibility and improves risk management capabilities. Manufacturers must prepare for recyclability assessments Digital Product Passport obligations recycled content verification and harmonized EPR reporting while managing
