PPWR Overview Guide 2026 - Flipbook - Page 9
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Timeline
Feb 2025-August 2026
"Prep for assessment
and DoC9s
12 August 2026
"DoC mandatory for
all packaging
2026 - 2040
"DoC9s updated as
new recyclability
targets implemented
A compliant DoC must demonstrate
conformity with:
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A DoC is a legal document issued by the Packaging Manufacturer and
confirms that a packaging item complies with all applicable PPWR
requirements (Articles 5–12), backed by technical documentation.
Every individual packaging type requires its own DoC.
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For manufacturers- find more information on preparing a DoC HERE.
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Substance restrictions
(e.g., PFAS limits)
Recyclability performance
criteria
Minimum recycled content
Packaging minimisation
rules
Labelling requirements
Design-for-Recycling
criteria
