Keep series production in conformity, tracking changes in packaging design and characteristics and in harmonised standards, common specifications and other technical specifications.

Manufacturers of packaging must comply, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

It is Art. 15(4), 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, continuous. as of 2026-08-18

Addressee Manufacturers of packagingAct Regulation (EU) 2025/40, base actArticle Art. 15(4)Class Businesses

What changes

All packaging manufacturers running series production. A standing quality-system duty rather than a one-off assessment.

The rule

New — no predecessor

Trigger

series production of packaging

Obligation

Keep series production in conformity, tracking changes in packaging design and characteristics and in harmonised standards, common specifications and other technical specifications.

Who is affected

Addressee

Manufacturers of packaging

Class

Businesses

Sectors

Names Plastics converting, Paper and board, Glass and ceramics, Aluminium and metals, Wood and wood products · Reaches Waste and landfill

Applies

From 12 August 2026 (Art. 71)

Burden drivers

D4 · D5 — 2 of 7 marks fire on this provision.

No size threshold.

Source text

Verbatim

Manufacturers shall ensure that procedures are in place for series production of packaging to remain in conformity with this Regulation.

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