Common questions about preparing for PPWR
Who does PPWR apply to?
The regulation covers all packaging materials and packaging manufactured in the European Union or imported into it. Responsibilities depend on the company’s role as a manufacturer, supplier, importer, distributor, or producer under extended producer responsibility.
When does PPWR apply?
The regulation entered into force on 11 February 2025 and, under Article 71, generally applies from 12 August 2026. Individual requirements have their own timelines, and some depend on the adoption of implementing or delegated acts.
What packaging data needs to be organized?
The scope includes packaging and component versions, materials, layers, weights, suppliers, uses, assessment results and methods, source documents, dates, decisions, and reporting data. The exact set depends on the company’s role, packaging type, and market.
How does AMODIT support packaging compliance assessment?
AMODIT routes the data, documents, and verification process. Legal criteria are translated into agreed fields and rules, and the responsible person reviews the information and approves the decision.
Can the solution obtain data from ERP and other systems?
We design integrations with any ERP and the other data sources used by the company. During discovery, we identify master data supplied by those systems and information created in the PPWR process, then select the right exchange method.
What reports are available?
The solution includes working reports for component and packaging records. During implementation, we define additional views based on the company’s responsibilities, available data, and the format teams use in their work.
What does the 10-ton annual packaging threshold mean?
Article 44(8) provides a simplified material-based reporting scope for quantities below 10 tonnes in a given Member State. A Member State may apply a lower threshold for a specific year, so the process scope also reflects current national rules.
Where should implementation start?
Start by identifying the company’s roles, mapping packaging and components, locating data sources, and assigning the people responsible for verification. The initial scope covers a representative group of packaging designs and suppliers, allowing the full process to be tested.