Documentation and declaration of conformity
From 2026, obligation for a conformity assessment and technical documentation for all packaging placed on the market
Art. 15, 16, 18 & 19
Verpackungsminimierung
Ab 2029 Reduzierung des Luftvolumens in Transport- (50 %) und Verkaufsverpackungen
Art.10
Bans on certain single-use plastic packaging
From 2030, large plastic bundle packaging at the point of sale (POS), packaging for fruit and vegetables under 1.5 kg, miniature packaging, and packaging for on-site consumption will be prohibited.
Art. 25
Angebot von Refill Stationen
Offer on 10% of the area for refill stations in sales areas of more than 400 m² (non-binding)
Art. 28
Reuse quotas for transport packaging
From 2030, 40% (70% by 2040) reusable packaging for cross-border, nationally up to 100% (still to be determined). From 2030, 10% (25% by 2040) for grouped packaging in crates used outside of sales (excluding cardboard)
Art. 29
Obligations when offering reuse
Ab 2030 Verbot großer Kunststoff-Bündelverpackungen, Miniaturverpackungen sowie Verpackungen für den Vor-Ort-Verzehr.
Art. 25
