Dr.-Ing. Patrick Kölsch
CEO & Co-Founder
PPWR Module of the greenable Product Sustainability Platform
PPWR Software for
Packaging Data and
Proof of Compliance
Systematically map packaging and packaging systems, collect supplier data and supporting documentation, and create technical documentation and declarations of conformity.
PPWR: An Overview of the Key Deadlines:
The EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR, Regulation (EU) 2025/40) has been in effect since February 2025. Most of the requirements will apply directly in all EU member states starting August 12, 2026—without the need for national implementation. Affected companies should begin collecting packaging data in a structured manner now.
February 2025
PPWR Takes Effect
(Transition Period in Effect)
August 12, 2026
Key obligations for economic operators—including clarification of roles, conformity assessment, technical documentation, and the EU Declaration of Conformity—will come into effect.
2027-2030
Gradual introduction of additional requirements, including recyclability levels and recycled content percentages
What Companies Should Be Preparing Now
Even if certain requirements will not take effect until later, the necessary data, responsibilities, and supporting documentation must be established early on. This includes, in particular, structured packaging and material data, supplier information, roles and responsibilities, as well as processes for technical documentation and declarations of conformity.
- Record packaging and packaging hierarchies
- Define roles and responsibilities
- Obtain material data and supplier documentation
- Establish documentation and compliance processes
How greenable Supports PPWR Implementation
With the PPWR software from the greenable Product Sustainability Platform, you can map packaging, materials, suppliers, and supporting documentation within a unified data structure. This transforms scattered information into a traceable process for documentation, compliance, and further data extraction.
1. Define Roles and Responsibilities
Determine the role your company plays with regard to packaging—for example, as a manufacturer, importer, distributor, or filler. From this, you can identify the relevant tasks and the information required.
2. Create Structured Packaging Designs
Model individual packaging components as well as complete packaging systems consisting of primary, secondary, and transport packaging. Materials, weights, suppliers, and product references are assigned directly.
3. Obtain Supplier Data and Documentation
Specifically request any missing material, substance, and recycled content data from your suppliers. Test reports, certificates, and other documentation are recorded centrally and assigned to the respective packaging or components.
4. Identify Data Gaps and Areas for Action
Get an overview of what information and documents are already available and where information is still missing. This will help you identify outstanding issues early on so you can address them in a targeted manner.
5. Create Documents and Data Exports
Mit der PPWR-Software der greenable Product Sustainability Platform bilden Sie Verpackungen, Materialien, Lieferanten und Nachweise in einer gemeinsamen Datenstruktur ab. So entsteht aus verteilten Informationen ein nachvollziehbarer Prozess für Dokumentation, Konformität und weitere Datenausleitungen.
Structured Representation of Packaging with All Components
Represent primary, secondary, and transport packaging, as well as their individual components, in a clear hierarchy. Materials, weights, suppliers, and product assignments are directly linked to the respective packaging level.
Request Missing Packaging Data Directly from Suppliers
Request material compositions, substance information, test reports, and other documentation directly from the relevant suppliers. The information received is recorded centrally and assigned to the appropriate materials or packaging components.
Identify Missing Data and Documentation Early
Keep track of what information is already available and where action is still needed. Role-based requirements and status indicators help you track down missing data and documents in a targeted manner.
Create Technical Documentation and Declarations of Conformity
Use the structured packaging, material, and supporting documentation data as the basis for technical documentation and declarations of conformity. Documents are created based on the most current data and remain traceable through version control and associated supporting documentation.
Use Packaging Data for
PPWR, PCF, and LCA
The PPWR software is part of the greenable Product Sustainability Platform. Packaging, materials, suppliers, documentation, and product assignments are managed within a unified data structure and can also be incorporated into product carbon footprints, LCA analyses, and the Digital Product Passport. This ensures that the result is not an isolated PPWR database, but rather a robust foundation for meeting various requirements for product and sustainability data.
PPWR Requirements Effective August 12, 2026
Should You Start Organizing Your Packaging Data Now?
The sooner you begin organizing your packaging data, the smoother the transition to the new PPWR requirements will be. Let’s discuss where you stand—with no obligation.
