PPWR Advisory Service: Understand Your Obligations and Take Control

Our Packaging Portfolio Assessment covers key PPWR requirements, including:

• Article 5 – Substances of concern
• Article 6 – Recyclability
• Article 7 – Minimum recycled content
• Article 9 – Compostability
• Article 10 – Packaging minimisation
• Article 11 – Reusable packaging
• Article 12 – Labelling requirements
• Article 24 – Excessive packaging
• Article 25 – Packaging bans

1. Data collection
   We gather details on your products, including component-level packaging information, functionality, and supporting imagery.
2. SKU-level assessment
   Each product is assessed against relevant PPWR articles to determine applicability, compliance gaps, and risk level.
3. Reporting and prioritisation
   You receive a structured report outlining:

• Applicable requirements
• Risk ratings (high priority, medium, low risk)
• Recommended actions and timelines

4. Review and next steps
   We walk through findings with you and help prioritise actions across your packaging portfolio.

To complete your assessment, we require:

• A list of products/SKUs in scope
• Clear descriptions of packaging components and their function
• Product imagery showing packaging structure
• Confirmation of which components should be assessed

We provide guidance and examples to ensure the process is efficient and consistent.

Once you understand how PPWR impacts your packaging, the next step is implementing changes.

Valpak can support this through our wider packaging expertise, including:

• Packaging Technology Consultancy – technical support to redesign packaging, improve recyclability, and meet PPWR requirements
• PackReady – our packaging innovation service, helping you explore alternative materials, formats, and compliant design solutions

This ensures you can move from identifying compliance gaps to implementing practical, effective packaging changes.