Participate in one or more Annex VI Part A re-use systems, recondition reusable packaging per Annex VI Part B before offering it again, and in closed-loop systems return packaging to an approved collection point.
Economic operators using reusable packaging must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 27, 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 re-use system operator, continuous. as of 2026-08-18
What changes
All users of reusable packaging. Art. 27(3) allows a third party to be appointed to run mutualised systems and to carry these obligations on the operator's behalf.
The rule
use of reusable packaging
Participate in one or more Annex VI Part A re-use systems, recondition reusable packaging per Annex VI Part B before offering it again, and in closed-loop systems return packaging to an approved collection point.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
No size threshold.
Source text
Economic operators that make use of reusable packaging shall participate in one or more re-use systems and shall ensure that the re-use systems within which the reusable packaging can be re-used comply with the requirements laid down in Part A of Annex VI.
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