| 08-Oct-26 |
| EPRS identifies 2026 as turning point for EU EPR reform |
| 08-Oct-26 |
| Draft plastic packaging tax could disadvantage goods packed in Germany |
| 06-Oct-26 |
| Proposed out-of-home packaging recycling target expected to raise recycling fees |
| 29-Sep-26 |
| PROs challenge financing/oversight rules under interregional EPR framework |
| 21-Sep-26 |
| UK signals alignment with BBWR; PPWR alignment under consideration |
| 09-Sep-26 |
| France drops mandatory nationwide DRS for plastic bottles |
| 26-Aug-26 |
| Compostability requirements allow certain packaging to avoid PPWR restrictions |
| 21-Aug-26 |
| Germany replaces Packaging Act; New authorisation regime for non-household packaging |
| 13-Aug-26 |
| Court confirms reusable carrier bags subject to packaging EPR |
| 07-Jul-26 |
| Packaging Ordinance adopted extending take-back to additional packaging |
| 29-Jun-26 |
| Government approves three PROs for non-household packaging |
| 11-Jun-26 |
| France consults on Plastics Plan as coalition renews opposition to DRS |
| 27-May-26 |
| Global brands urge PPWR delay/review as pressure mounts over unclear rules |
| 22-Apr-26 |
| Interregional agreement creates national EPR framework for non-packaging and litter costs |
| 30-Mar-26 |
| Wales consults on extending packaging EPR to cover litter costs |
| 25-Mar-26 |
| UK appoints industry-led PRO for household packaging |
| 23-Mar-26 |
| EU exempts pallet wrap and straps from PPWR reuse requirements |
| 29-Dec-25 |
| Commission announces package of first measures to boost circular plastics |
| 23-Dec-25 |
| EPR legislation for non-household packaging complete, several PROs expected |
| 17-Dec-25 |
| Industry pushback against proposed state-run PRO |
| 16-Dec-25 |
| Omnibus VIII package proposes some simplifications to EPR |
| 10-Dec-25 |
| Recent producer definitions risk further undermining EPR and the single market |
| 02-Dec-25 |
| EUROSTAT releases 2023 WEEE, Packaging and Battery Waste Statistics |
| 27-Nov-25 |
| Two draft Interregional Cooperation Agreements propose a national EPR framework |
| 22-Sep-25 |
| Single PRO confirmed for household packaging; Disposal fees & RAM finalised |
| 17-Sep-25 |
| Draft Law proposes mandatory DRS |
| 21-Aug-25 |
| Draft Packaging Act proposes state fund model for packaging |
| 15-Jul-25 |
| Proposed Packaging Ordinance applies certain EPR obligations to most packaging |
| 14-Mar-25 |
| Common fee modulation rules proposed to incentivise use of recycled plastics |
| 20-Feb-25 |
| MoE drafting legislation to shift packaging regime to state-fund model |
| 25-Jan-25 |
| Executive Order on Packaging Requirements, EPR, and Waste Collected with Packaging |
| 22-Jan-25 |
| Scheme Administrator for overhauled household packaging EPR regime launched |
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Germany 06-Oct-26 DRAFT Plastic Packaging Tax Law (leaked draft) |
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Italy 06-Oct-26 Conversion Law Amending Decree-Law 143/2026 - 173/2026 |
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Spain 01-Oct-26 Decree Regulating the Register of Production and Management of Waste - 764/2026 |
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Denmark 28-Sep-26 Executive Order on Packaging Requirements, EPR, and Waste Collected with Packaging - 851/2026 |
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Denmark 28-Sep-26 Executive Order on EPR for Certain SUPs (the Clean-up Order) - 852/2026 |
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Denmark 28-Sep-26 Order on Deposits and Collection, etc. of Beverage Packaging - 853/2026 |
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Hungary 22-Sep-26 DRAFT Decree on the National Environment Supervisory Authority |
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Norway 19-Sep-26 DRAFT Packaging Regulation (Aligning with PPWR) |
| Transposition Status: CEP legislative amendments and SUPD |
| Comparison: EU Packaging Directive before and after CEP amendments |
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Denmark Oct-26 Alignment with EU Packaging Regulation
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Italy Oct-26 Alignment with EU Packaging Regulation
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Lithuania Oct-26 Alignment with EU Packaging Regulation
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Portugal Oct-26 Alignment with EU Packaging Regulation
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Sweden Sep-26 Alignment with EU Packaging Regulation
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Norway Sep-26 Alignment with EU Packaging Regulation
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Malta Sep-26 Alignment with EU Packaging Regulation
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Netherlands Sep-26 Alignment with EU Packaging Regulation
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