European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: Summary of Provisions and New Guidance

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was adopted on 19 December 2024 and entered into force on 11 February 2025, replacing the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive. It establishes sustainability and labelling requirements across the entire packaging life cycle, from production to use and waste management, in support of the EU’s circular economy objectives and 2050 climate neutrality target.... By: Latham & Watkins LLP