
The EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) has been in effect since August 12, 2026—and presents companies in the food industry with a question that requires urgent clarification: Am I a producer, a manufacturer—or even both? The answer determines specific compliance obligations, and failure to meet them entails significant legal and economic risks, as explained by KPMG Law experts Simon Meyer and Thomas Uhlig in the September 18, 2026, issue of Lebensmittelzeitung.
“Companies should promptly clarify the roles for each type of packaging and supply chain as part of a risk-based prioritization process.”
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