| 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 |
| 08-Jan-25 |
| Defra releases third estimate of 2025 EPR fees for household packaging |
| 30-Oct-24 |
| UK ministers endorse single PRO for household packaging |
| 25-Oct-24 |
| Draft proposes to maximize use of existing (non-EPR) arrangements for professional packaging |
| 07-Oct-24 |
| Draft Packaging Order released; Single-use packaging producers to join PROs |
| 07-Oct-24 |
| Recyclability labelling on hold; Estimated packaging EPR fees decreased |
| 11-Sep-24 |
| Manufacturer vs producer: Product conformity and EPR under BBWR and PPWR |
| 23-Aug-24 |
| Estimated household packaging EPR fees published; Updates expected in Sep-24 |
| 06-Aug-24 |
| 9-month delay for packaging EPR; Municipal battery collections to cease |
| 12-May-24 |
| Revised draft Packaging Regulations sent to EU/WTO |
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EU Institutions 03-Jul-26 EU Commission Implementing Decision on the Calculation, Verification and Reporting of Data on Recycled Plastic Content in SUP Beverage Bottles - (EU) 2026/1425 |
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Germany 02-Jul-26 DRAFT Act to Strengthen Modern, Digital and Effective Environmental Protection |
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Germany 26-Jun-26 DRAFT Act Amending the Circular Economy Act (KrWG) |
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Switzerland 24-Jun-26 Ordinance on Packaging |
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Switzerland 24-Jun-26 Amendment to the Waste Ordinance (on Circular Economy Measures) |
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Denmark 19-Jun-26 [Draft] Amendment to the Order on EPR for Certain SUPs (on aligning the definition of lightweight plastic bags with the PPWR) |
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Finland 18-Jun-26 Government Decree Amending the Government Decree on Certain Plastic Products - 513/2026 |
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Finland 18-Jun-26 Government Decree on Producers' Compensation Paid to Municipalities for Certain Plastic Products for 2026–2028 - 512/2026 |
| Transposition Status: CEP legislative amendments and SUPD |
| Comparison: EU Packaging Directive before and after CEP amendments |
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Switzerland Jan-26 Executive Summary
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Lithuania Dec-25 Executive Summary
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Slovakia Dec-25 Executive Summary
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EU Institutions Nov-25 Substance restrictions and labelling (Batteries)
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Slovenia Nov-25 Executive Summary
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Ireland Oct-25 Key stakeholder responsibilities in managing waste from households
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United Kingdom Oct-25 Executive Summary
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France Oct-25 Legislation and policy development
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