Before placing packaging on the market, verify that the manufacturer carried out the conformity assessment and drew up the technical documentation, that the packaging is labelled under Art. 12 and accompanied by the required documents, and mark your own name, trade name and contact address on the packaging.
Importers of packaging must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 18(1) to (3), 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 7 industries by name: Plastics converting, Paper and board, Glass, Aluminium, Wood, Food and drink and Retail. as of 2026-08-18
- Compliance is checked by documentary check on the manufacturer, per consignment. as of 2026-08-18
What changes
All importers of packaging and packaged goods. Art. 21 turns an importer or distributor into a manufacturer for Art. 15 purposes where it sells under its own name or trademark, or modifies packaging in a way affecting compliance.
The rule
before placing imported packaging on the market
Before placing packaging on the market, verify that the manufacturer carried out the conformity assessment and drew up the technical documentation, that the packaging is labelled under Art. 12 and accompanied by the required documents, and mark your own name, trade name and contact address on the packaging.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
No size threshold.
Source text
Importers shall only place on the market packaging which is in conformity with the requirements laid down in or pursuant to Articles 5 to 12.
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