What is our role?
Your obligations depend on what you sell, where it goes, who fills or imports it, and whose name appears on the packaging. The answer can differ across products and markets.
A role map with responsibilities made explicitPPWR advisory
Know what applies, what evidence you need, and what has to change by when.
PSL helps brand owners, retailers, importers, manufacturers, and packaging suppliers establish their PPWR responsibilities, identify evidence gaps, prepare conformity documentation, and turn requirements into owned actions.
Where most conversations begin
PPWR becomes manageable when responsibility, evidence, and timing are made specific.
Are our declarations and technical files ready?
A declaration is supported by evidence. We define which packaging is in scope, review what already exists, identify gaps, and structure what must be requested or prepared.
A documentation structure ready for internal approvalWhat has to change—and when?
Future requirements affect packaging choices, supplier information, portfolio priorities, and development lead times. We translate them into a phased programme rather than a last-minute compliance exercise.
A requirement roadmap with actions, owners, and dates
PPWR advisory in practice
Strategy Workshop for a Global Materials Company
A broad development portfolio. No shared view of what survives PPWR. One day to build it.
- PPWR readiness
- Portfolio strategy
- Workshop facilitation
What you can get from PSL
Requirements translated into responsibilities, evidence, and a programme your teams can run.
Role and responsibility assessment
Your position mapped by product, market, legal entity, brand ownership, and supply-chain configuration.
Packaging scope and exposure review
Formats, materials, and SKU groups assessed against immediate and upcoming requirements.
Declaration of conformity support
Declaration structures prepared together with the responsibilities and evidence required behind them.
Technical-file readiness
Available evidence reviewed, gaps documented, and supplier information requests prepared.
Requirement roadmap
Obligations translated into actions, owners, dependencies, and decision dates.
Team and supplier implementation
Briefings, templates, and working sessions that help teams apply the requirements consistently.
How PSL works
From one PPWR question to an evidence-backed compliance programme.
The work begins with your actual products and supply chain. PSL prepares the analysis and evidence structure; the responsible economic operator retains responsibility for approval, signature, and demonstrating compliance.
Establish
Clarify the product, market, supply chain, responsible entity, and applicable role.
Map
Group the packaging, identify requirements, and review the evidence already available.
Close
Prepare documents, supplier requests, assessments, and internal responsibilities.
Mobilise
Sequence future changes and connect them to strategy or development projects.
More PPWR advisory work
See how this work moves from decision to
delivery.
Strategy Workshop for a Global Materials Company
A broad development portfolio. No shared view of what survives PPWR. One day to build it.
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Strategy and Guidelines for a European Retailer
Hundreds of private label SKUs. No packaging standards. No PPWR plan. Now they have both.
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Retail Packaging Roadmap: Goals to Action
What happens when a retailer has packaging goals but no plan to deliver them?
Read case study ➜Felix stands out for his ability to quickly grasp our pain points, convert them into clear actions, and for his deep, practical knowledge of the European packaging landscape.
PPWR advisory FAQ
Plain answers to the questions that decide whether this is the right fit.
01 · Does PPWR apply to our company?+
PPWR applies to packaging placed on the EU market. Your responsibilities depend on your role, products, legal entities, markets, and supply chain, which is why PSL begins with the real situation rather than a generic checklist.
02 · What belongs in the technical documentation?+
The required evidence depends on the packaging and the applicable requirements. PSL structures the technical file, maps available evidence, identifies gaps, and defines what must come from suppliers or testing.
03 · Can PSL prepare the declaration of conformity?+
PSL can prepare the declaration structure and supporting technical file. The responsible economic operator remains responsible for approving, signing, and demonstrating compliance.
04 · Is PSL providing legal advice?+
PSL provides regulatory interpretation, packaging expertise, documentation support, and implementation guidance. Where formal legal advice is required, we work alongside your legal counsel.
05 · Do we need complete supplier data before starting?+
No. Missing information is part of the assessment. We identify what is absent, prioritise the important gaps, and prepare precise requests for suppliers.
06 · When does PPWR become a strategy or development project?+
When compliance requires portfolio choices, investment priorities, or physical packaging changes, the work connects directly to Packaging Strategy or Development & Implementation.
Our assessments use Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste and the European Commission’s PPWR guidance and FAQs, applied to your packaging and supply chain.
PPWR advisory insights
Read more about the decisions behind the
work.
The PPWR Declaration of Conformity: What It Is, What It Contains, Who Has to Sign It, and What to Do Now
PPWR declaration of conformity requirements: who is responsible, what Annex VIII contains, supporting evidence and the steps to take after August 2026.
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PPWR Minimisation Applies From 2030: What to prepare for.
PPWR Article 10 minimisation applies from 1 January 2030, with the Packaging Directive requirement in force until then. How to document the trade-off.
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Preparing for PPWR Without Waiting for Every Detail
PPWR readiness starts before certainty. The decisions and evidence packaging teams can prepare today.
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PPWR PFAS Limits: What is actually required
The PPWR PFAS limits apply to PFAS present in food-contact packaging, whatever the source. Three thresholds, one documentation trigger, and what to test.
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In the first conversation, we will establish what is known, what still needs evidence, and the most useful first piece of work.
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