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Why Beauty Packaging Needs a PPWR Strategy Now

In the beauty industry, packaging is part of the product experience. It protects sensitive formulations, creates shelf appeal and communicates brand values. But with the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), packaging is also becoming a regulatory and strategic priority.

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February 11, 2026

How AI Is Transforming Packaging Management in FMCG

In 2026, FMCG companies are under serious pressure: new regulations, rising material costs, and ambitious sustainability targets. Yet many packaging workflows still run on spreadsheets, email threads, and scattered PDF files. That setup slows teams down, creates uncertainty, and makes scaling almost impossible.

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February 5, 2026

How to Get PPWR-Ready Without Turning Compliance Into Chaos

From August 2026, companies must be able to document PPWR-compliant packaging in a clear and traceable way. Centralised data, structured evidence, and a complete Declaration of Conformity are essential. Digital packaging management systems make compliance easier, more transparent, and audit-ready over the long term.

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January 28, 2026

What the EU’s New PPWR Declaration of Conformity Means for Your Packaging

From 12 August 2026, packaging placed on the EU market must be backed by a PPWR Declaration of Conformity, proving compliance with key requirements like recyclability and packaging minimisation - and this blog includes a practical, ready-to-use template to help you get started.

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January 21, 2026

PPWR 2026: Why automating compliance reporting creates a strategic advantage for sustainable packaging

The EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR), effective August 2026, will require detailed, article-level compliance data, making manual reporting with spreadsheets unreliable and inefficient. Automated platforms like Packa streamline supplier data collection, track certificates, and provide real-time compliance checks. This reduces risk, saves time, and delivers audit-ready reports instantly.

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January 16, 2026

Strategically optimizing FMCG packaging costs: the 2026 procurement manager’s guide

Rising material costs and upcoming 2026 PPWR regulations are putting FMCG packaging margins under pressure. This article explores hidden cost drivers in packaging and outlines practical procurement levers, from spend aggregation and TCO-based sourcing to digitalised packaging data, that help teams cut costs and build PPWR readiness. It also shares a 2026 roadmap for turning packaging optimisation into a competitive advantage with data-driven tools.

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January 7, 2026

10 most common mistakes companies make when preparing for PPWR

The PPWR introduces complex challenges for companies: detailed requirements, ongoing updates and strict documentation rules. Teams that prepare early and systematically reduce risks, speed up decision-making and gain full transparency across their packaging portfolio.

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December 11, 2025

Why Eco-modulation is becoming the decisive factor in EPR costs

Ecomodulation is becoming a major cost driver in Europe’s EPR systems, with fees increasingly shaped by recyclability, material choices and specific packaging components. As countries adopt detailed criteria, design decisions such as mono-materials, coatings or recycled content now directly influence penalties and incentives, making material transparency essential for controlling future packaging costs.

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December 4, 2025

EPR fees in Europe: What brands need to know in 2026

For producers selling packaged goods in Europe, navigating Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is becoming increasingly challenging. Each country uses its own rules to define who must pay, how packaging should be reported, and how EPR fees are calculated.

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November 28, 2025

PPWR Compliance 2026: What German companies need to know now

From August 2026, the new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) will come into full force. Find out what German companies must do now to become compliant in good time and avoid heavy fines and market exclusions.

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October 17, 2025