EU PPWR FAQs Updated August 2026 - Flipbook - Page 31
Therefore, importers of plastic materials with recycled content that intend to use this material as
food-contact material, including food-contact packaging, should ensure that these materials comply
with the requirements outlined below. If not compliant, these materials may not be placed on the
market for food contact applications, including food-contact packaging. However, they may be
used for other purposes. Article 6 of that Regulation mandates the following:
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Separate collection of plastic waste;
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A certificate obtained with third-party certification of the pre-processing activities in
accordance with Article 6, including all activities from sorting to recycling of plastic waste;
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Proof that the recyclates have been produced in accordance with Regulation (EU) 10/2011.
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