EUDR postponed again
New effective dates The EUDR requires companies to be able to demonstrate that their products do not contribute to deforestation and illegal activities. The postponement means that the new law will come into effect on 30 December 2026 for medium-sized and large companies, and on 30 June 2027 for micro and small companies. There is […]
Reusable Shopping Bags Fall outside the PPWR
Is the reusable shopping bag a product or packaging? In general, bags are considered packaging. A carrier bag is a tool for carrying goods that you have purchased. This is functionally similar to packaging. However, if the carrier bag is sold empty and is intended for at least 10 times reuse, then it is classified […]
Brussels Decides: EUDR Deadline Remains in Place
Packit falls under the category of ‘trader’ and must therefore fully comply with the EUDR by the end of 2025. This means that from January 1, 2026, we must be able to demonstrate that our products do not contribute to deforestation. Fortunately, sustainability and transparency have been embedded in our business operations for years. We […]
Exemptions within the PPWR
What has been provisionally changed? Based on a recent clarification from NRK and the interpretation of Article 29 PPWR, the following packaging is (provisionally) exempt from the reuse targets: All bags and applications in which you store food, such as: sandwich bags; freezer bags; cling film; These packaging types (preferably made from mono material) fall […]
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
The PPWR is a new European regulation that replaced the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD). Existing rules proved inadequate to address the growing amount of packaging waste and its associated environmental impacts. The PPWR is more in line with European goals for a circular economy and indirectly contributes to achieving climate goals. Major goals […]
EPR-compliant
Ricardo Helderop, HSEQ Manager, explains: “To comply with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), it’s crucial to understand how waste processing is regulated in each country and what the current requirements are. While we certainly have the knowledge and experience as an organization, it still requires extensive research. Having a second opinion is always valuable. Especially when […]
