What should be done with packaging that was placed on the EU market before the PPWR requirements became applicable to it?
If packaging was legally placed on the European Union market before the start of the applicable PPWR requirements, it does not need to be disposed of or replaced simply due to the PPWR requirements applied later. Therefore, packaging previously purchased from MAZUS that has already been placed on the EU market can continue to be used and distributed in accordance with the transitional provisions applicable to it.
It is important to understand that the application of the PPWR transitional provisions is determined by the date the packaging was placed on the EU market, rather than solely by the date of its manufacture or use. The application deadlines for individual PPWR requirements vary, so the compliance of a specific packaging product must be evaluated according to the requirements applicable to it at that time.
If you have any doubts regarding a specific MAZUS packaging product, please contact our specialists – we will help assess the situation and the available documentation.