Demonstrate compliance with Arts. 5 to 12, 24 and 26 using reliable, accurate and reproducible test, measurement and calculation methods reflecting the state of the art, with results of low uncertainty.
Economic operators demonstrating conformity must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 35, in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. as of 2026-08-18
- The act gives its timing as: From 12 August 2026 (Art. 71). as of 2026-08-18
- It names 5 industries by name: Plastics converting, Paper and board, Glass, Aluminium and Wood. as of 2026-08-18
- Compliance is checked by self-assessment or accredited conformity assessment body, per assessment. as of 2026-08-18
What changes
All operators demonstrating conformity. The standard is qualitative until harmonised standards exist under Art. 36 or common specifications under Art. 37.
The rule
testing, measuring or calculating for conformity
Demonstrate compliance with Arts. 5 to 12, 24 and 26 using reliable, accurate and reproducible test, measurement and calculation methods reflecting the state of the art, with results of low uncertainty.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
No size threshold.
Source text
tests, measurements and calculations shall be made using reliable, accurate and reproducible methods which take into account the generally recognised state-of-the art methods and whose results are considered to be of low uncertainty.
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