PPWR guide for beverages: what you must comply with and when

The PPWR (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) has applied since 12 August 2026. On 1 January 2029, Member States must collect 90% of plastic bottles and cans up to 3 litres through deposit return systems. Download the guide with what your role and drink require.

Topics covered include:

What your role requires: bottler, packaging manufacturer, distribution, retail or bars and HORECA
Drink by drink: deposit (2029), reuse (2030) and exemptions
rPET: 30% recycled plastic in bottles (from 2030 at the earliest) and tethered caps
HORECA: "bring your own container" from 12 Feb 2027
PFAS and EU declaration of conformity: what to ask your supplier

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