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