The Single Source of Truth for your packaging data.
Automating compliance from supplier to shelf.
PPWR: The New Standard
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is a tectonic shift for the European Single Market.
It mandates recyclability for all packaging and strict recycled content thresholds already by 2030.
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
A Declaration of Conformity must be issued before any packaged product is placed on the market. This document confirms compliance with applicable regulatory and technical requirements after conducting a conformity assessment.
Design for Recycling (DfR)
Packaging must be categorized into performance grades (A, B, C). Packaging not reaching these performance levels will be seen as technically non-recyclable and prohibited from entering the market entirely.
Packaging Reduction
Packaging weight and volume must be minimized to what is strictly necessary to ensure functionality. Excess “air space” is now considered a liability.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Manufacturers now bear full financial responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their packaging. From collection to final recycling processes.
Bio-based and Compostable Standards
New criteria establish strict certification requirements for compostable packaging, ensuring that it breaks down in industrial composting environments without contaminating waste streams.
Chemical Safety and PFAS
Stricter oversight on “forever chemicals” in food packaging ensures consumer safety and material purity for high-quality recycled feedstocks.
Master Product Data.
Automate EU Standards.
Map your products, automate your reporting, and
future-proof your business against evolving
EU standards, all in one intuitive platform.
Whether you are shipping your first handmade batch
or managing a continental supply chain, the logic
remains the same: Precision creates peace of mind.
By mapping your product data within PAQR, you aren’t
just filling out forms. You are building a resilient, transparent business ready for the future of the European market.
Master Product Data.
Automate EU Standards.
Map your products, automate your reporting, and
future-proof your business against evolving
EU standards, all in one intuitive platform.
Whether you are shipping your first handmade batch
or managing a continental supply chain, the logic
remains the same: Precision creates peace of mind.
By mapping your product data within PAQR, you aren’t
just filling out forms. You are building a resilient,
transparent business ready for the future of the
European market.
PPWR: The New Standard
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is a tectonic shift for the European Single Market. It mandates recyclability for all packaging and strict recycled content thresholds already by 2030.
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
A Declaration of Conformity must be issued before any packaged product is placed on the market. This document confirms compliance with applicable regulatory and technical requirements after conducting a conformity assessment.
Design for
Recycling (DfR)
Packaging must be categorized into performance grades (A, B, C). Packaging not reaching these performance levels will be seen as technically non-recyclable and prohibited from entering the market entirely.
Packaging
Reduction
Packaging weight and volume must be minimized to what is strictly necessary to ensure functionality. Excess “air space” is now considered a liability.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Manufacturers now bear full financial responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their packaging. From collection to final recycling processes.
Bio-based and Compostable Standards
New criteria establish strict certification requirements for compostable packaging, ensuring that it breaks down in industrial composting environments without contaminating waste streams.
Chemical Safety and
PFAS
Stricter oversight on “forever chemicals” in food packaging ensures consumer safety and material purity for high-quality recycled feedstocks.
Regulatory roadmap for packaging in the EU
From Data To Declaration
Integrated Supplier Catalogs of Packaging Components
Instantly access and import packaging components directly from your connected suppliers’ databases
PAQR AI: Document Recommendations
Eliminate the guesswork from compliance by letting our AI engine automatically identify exactly which documents your packaging needs.
PAQR AI: Legislation & Standards Mapping
Automatically map your packaging to the correct regulatory frameworks and standards to ensure PPWR alignment without hours of manual legal research.
Automated Assessment & DoC Generation
Transform your packaging data into a legally sound Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and share it with a single click.
Easy Contact via Supplier Request Portal
Effortlessly harvest missing technical specifications and compliance documents directly from your supplier network through a secure, dedicated portal.
Increased Efficiency through Reuse of Packaging Components
Save time and ensure consistency by building a centralized, reusable portfolio of custom packaging components.
From Data To Declaration
Integrated Supplier Catalogs of Packaging Components
Instantly access and import packaging components directly from your connected suppliers’ databases
PAQR AI: Document Recommendations
Eliminate the guesswork from compliance by letting our AI engine automatically identify exactly which documents your packaging needs.
PAQR AI: Legislations & Standards Mapping
Automatically map your packaging to the correct regulatory frameworks and standards to ensure PPWR alignment without hours of manual legal research.
Automated Assessment & DoC Generation
Transform your packaging data into a legally sound Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and share it with a single click.
Easy Contact via Supplier Request Portal
Effortlessly harvest missing technical specifications and compliance documents directly from your supplier network through a secure, dedicated portal.
Increased Efficiency through Reuse of Packaging Components
Save time and ensure consistency by building a centralized, reusable portfolio of custom packaging components.
The Compliance Burden Is Scaling
Faster Than Your Team
Fragmented Regulation
Keeping track of developments regarding EPR, the regulations of the Single-Use Plastics Directive, and, above all, the EU PPWR manually carries a liability risk.
Data Silos
Suppliers provide inconsistent specifications in various formats, which, on the one hand, makes it impossible to ensure seamless control and monitoring of compliance and, on the other hand, complicates sustainability reporting.
+88%
increase in time demand for compliance tasks since 2020
+40%
Increase in packaging regulations complexity since 2022
200+
new global packaging laws enacted since 2024
+45%
more FTEs working on compliance since 2019
Frequently
Asked Questions
The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is a landmark European legislative framework designed to harmonize rules for packaging across the EU market, applying directly and uniformly to all businesses in the European Union.
Its primary goal is to reduce the environmental footprint of packaging by fostering a circular economy, focusing on waste prevention, recyclability, and increased use of recycled materials.
The regulation introduces mandatory requirements spanning the entire packaging lifecycle, including strict rules on chemical composition (such as a ban on PFAS) and “Design for Recycling” criteria.
It sets mandatory targets for recycled content in plastic packaging and mandates clear labeling, including digital tools like QR codes for disposal and material information.
Manufacturers must perform formal conformity assessments, create detailed technical documentation, and issue a Declaration of Conformity (DoC).
Technical documentation must be maintained for 10 years to ensure full traceability and compliance with safety and sustainability standards.
The shift from voluntary goals to mandatory legal obligations includes an “initial shock” in August 2026 with strict bans on “forever chemicals” like PFAS in food-contact packaging.
Businesses must immediately audit supply chains and perform conformity assessments to issue the mandatory Declarations of Conformity before the deadline on August 12, 2026.
Non-compliant packaging will face prohibition from the EU market.
Stricter standards will phase out lower-grade materials by 2030, 2038, and 2040, risking the marketability of entire product portfolios.
New requirements for EPR fee eco-modulation and Digital Product Marking by 2027/2028 mandate a transition to automated data management.
Establishing a “Single Source of Truth” now helps avoid the chaotic and costly rush associated with future enforcement.
PAQR serves as a centralized Packaging Data Hub that consolidates chaotic specifications into structured, compliant digital assets.
It acts as a “Single Source of Truth” for managing and re-using packaging data for obligations such as PPWR compliance, EPR fee calculations, and ESG reporting.
The platform offers a turnkey solution for gathering supplier information and integrates with existing ERP or CRM systems via intelligent interfaces.
Its built-in Compliance Monitor uses an AI companion to track regulations like PPWR and SUPD, offering automated alerts and conformity assessments.
PAQR provides a secure repository for technical documentation and generates consumer-facing QR codes to ensure businesses remain audit-ready and future-proof through 2030 and beyond.
PAQR utilizes a flexible, tiered pricing model designed to scale with businesses of all sizes, from global corporations to local startups.
Our pricing philosophy centers on inclusive accessibility, featuring specific tiers for micro-enterprises that provide essential tools for PPWR adherence at an affordable rate.
The platform scales for larger organizations to manage high-volume data exchange and complex supply chains efficiently.
Investing in PAQR enhances operational efficiency by consolidating data into a single app, reducing manual effort and avoiding the high costs of non-compliance and fragmented strategies.
Flexible plans ensure businesses remain audit-ready and future-proof without compromising their bottom line.
PAQR is designed for any organization – regardless of size – that needs to manage packaging data efficiently and ensure compliance of their packaging to have access to the EU Single Market.
For Brand Owners, Packers & Fillers and Retailers: PAQR coordinates packaging data along the supply chain and ensures a safe and efficient exchange of information.
For Growing Businesses & SMEs: If you don’t have a dedicated packaging department, PAQR acts as your digital expert. We automate the technical “heavy lifting” of data collection and conformity assessment, so you can stay compliant without hiring a specialized team.
For Sustainability & Regulatory Leads: We provide the primary data and structured evidence you need for PPWR reporting, replacing manual spreadsheets with a single, audit-ready source of truth.
For Operations & Procurement Managers: PAQR simplifies supplier communication and helps to ensure that every piece of packaging in your portfolio meets the legal requirements of the markets where you sell.
Our consulting services handle the “heavy lifting” of data management for packaging compliance.This includes supporting organizations with recyclability assessments, EPR declarations, and mandatory technical documentation.These services are specifically tailored to companies based outside the EU, particularly across the Americas and Asia, to help secure your license to operate and future-proof your packaging strategy for the European market.
Frequently
Asked Questions
The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is a landmark European legislative framework designed to harmonize rules for packaging across the EU market, applying directly and uniformly to all businesses in the European Union.
Its primary goal is to reduce the environmental footprint of packaging by fostering a circular economy, focusing on waste prevention, recyclability, and increased use of recycled materials.
The regulation introduces mandatory requirements spanning the entire packaging lifecycle, including strict rules on chemical composition (such as a ban on PFAS) and “Design for Recycling” criteria.
It sets mandatory targets for recycled content in plastic packaging and mandates clear labeling, including digital tools like QR codes for disposal and material information.
Manufacturers must perform formal conformity assessments, create detailed technical documentation, and issue a Declaration of Conformity (DoC).
Technical documentation must be maintained for 10 years to ensure full traceability and compliance with safety and sustainability standards.
The shift from voluntary goals to mandatory legal obligations includes an “initial shock” in August 2026 with strict bans on “forever chemicals” like PFAS in food-contact packaging.
Businesses must immediately audit supply chains and perform conformity assessments to issue the mandatory Declarations of Conformity before the deadline on August 12, 2026.
Non-compliant packaging will face prohibition from the EU market.
Stricter standards will phase out lower-grade materials by 2030, 2038, and 2040, risking the marketability of entire product portfolios.
New requirements for EPR fee eco-modulation and Digital Product Marking by 2027/2028 mandate a transition to automated data management.
Establishing a “Single Source of Truth” now helps avoid the chaotic and costly rush associated with future enforcement.
PAQR serves as a centralized Packaging Data Hub that consolidates chaotic specifications into structured, compliant digital assets.
It acts as a “Single Source of Truth” for managing and re-using packaging data for obligations such as PPWR compliance, EPR fee calculations, and ESG reporting.
The platform offers a turnkey solution for gathering supplier information and integrates with existing ERP or CRM systems via intelligent interfaces.
Its built-in Compliance Monitor uses an AI companion to track regulations like PPWR and SUPD, offering automated alerts and conformity assessments.
PAQR provides a secure repository for technical documentation and generates consumer-facing QR codes to ensure businesses remain audit-ready and future-proof through 2030 and beyond.
PAQR utilizes a flexible, tiered pricing model designed to scale with businesses of all sizes, from global corporations to local startups.
Our pricing philosophy centers on inclusive accessibility, featuring specific tiers for micro-enterprises that provide essential tools for PPWR adherence at an affordable rate.
The platform scales for larger organizations to manage high-volume data exchange and complex supply chains efficiently.
Investing in PAQR enhances operational efficiency by consolidating data into a single app, reducing manual effort and avoiding the high costs of non-compliance and fragmented strategies.
Flexible plans ensure businesses remain audit-ready and future-proof without compromising their bottom line.
PAQR is designed for any organization – regardless of size – that needs to manage packaging data efficiently and ensure compliance of their packaging to have access to the EU Single Market.
For Brand Owners, Packers & Fillers and Retailers: PAQR coordinates packaging data along the supply chain and ensures a safe and efficient exchange of information.
For Growing Businesses & SMEs: If you don’t have a dedicated packaging department, PAQR acts as your digital expert. We automate the technical “heavy lifting” of data collection and conformity assessment, so you can stay compliant without hiring a specialized team.
For Sustainability & Regulatory Leads: We provide the primary data and structured evidence you need for PPWR reporting, replacing manual spreadsheets with a single, audit-ready source of truth.
For Operations & Procurement Managers: PAQR simplifies supplier communication and helps to ensure that every piece of packaging in your portfolio meets the legal requirements of the markets where you sell.
Our consulting services handle the “heavy lifting” of data management for packaging compliance.This includes supporting organizations with recyclability assessments, EPR declarations, and mandatory technical documentation.These services are specifically tailored to companies based outside the EU, particularly across the Americas and Asia, to help secure your license to operate and future-proof your packaging strategy for the European market.
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A Comprehensive Guide to the EU’s Circular Economy Overhaul for Packaging
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Packaging Industry Insights
Deep dives into the fields of packaging compliance and
data management best practices.
-
Navigating the Labyrinth: A Deep Dive into the EU’s New Packaging Guidance
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Ready to Future-Proof
your Packaging Data?
Book a session with our experts to see how PAQR
automates your data collection and keeps you ahead of
evolving global packaging regulations.
Ready to Future-Proof
your Packaging Data?
Book a session with our experts to see how PAQR
automates your data collection and keeps you ahead of
evolving global packaging regulations.