Are you ready for the PPWR?
Yes, printplus druck provides all the necessary functions to address the relevant documentation obligations under the PPWR. The PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) is the new EU regulation establishing uniform rules for packaging and packaging waste. It becomes mandatory on August 12, 2026, and aims to strengthen recycling, reuse, and sustainability across the entire value chain.
As a print shop, you are affected by the regulation if you manufacture packaging or act as a "placer on the market" (distributor/marketer) as defined by the PPWR.
This particularly affects the packaging development process as well as labeling and documentation requirements, including:
• packaging volume in relation to contents
• material selection, as well as finishing and coating processes
• requirements regarding recyclability and design
These substantive requirements are typically implemented within specific operational processes and systems outside of printplus druck. However, in connection with placing products on the market, the following records must be created, maintained, and made available upon request:
• Declaration of Conformity
• technical documentation
• evidence of compliance with requirements (e.g., based on material and supplier data)
You can store this information in printplus druck via the document management function linked to the specific job or the item master data—especially when working with semi-finished and finished packaging products.
Additionally, you must obtain relevant Declarations of Conformity from your suppliers for the materials used. These can be systematically filed within the "Quality" section of the item master data in printplus druck.
The "Quality" section can be activated in the company profile, provided the "Special Items" option is licensed. For these items, we recommend job-specific inventory management—ideally with batch tracking—to ensure the traceability of the materials used.
This recommendation is based on our current understanding of available information and does not constitute legal advice.
