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SGS Addresses EU Packaging Compliance with Targeted Testing Services
SGS is hosting a technical webinar on April 29, 2026, to help businesses understand the testing and documentation requirements introduced by Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste.
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'Navigating EU PPWR: Practical Testing & Compliance Solutions,’ takes place on April 29, 2026.
SGS has announced a complimentary webinar — Navigating EU PPWR: Practical Testing & Compliance Solutions — focused on the technical and regulatory implications of the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The session is directed at businesses placing packaged goods on the EU market and covers enforceable requirements that begin taking effect in August 2026.
A Shift from Voluntary to Mandatory Packaging Standards
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 replaces the previous framework of voluntary sustainability commitments with mandatory, harmonised requirements applicable across all EU member states. The regulation introduces article-by-article obligations covering packaging performance, recyclability, substance restrictions, and documentation — representing a structural change in compliance expectations for manufacturers, retailers, and supply chain operators.
The first enforcement measures, including restrictions on substances of concern and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are scheduled to apply from August 2026. Companies that have not yet mapped their packaging portfolio against these requirements face increasing risk of non-conformance at the point of market entry.
Technical Content and Compliance Methodology
The webinar will be presented by Birkoff Chen, Product Manager for Sustainability and Packaging, Global Hardlines at SGS. The session will cover the PPWR's key timelines, article-by-article requirements, and the technical expectations placed on companies operating in the EU market.
Testing methodologies discussed will include recyclability assessments under EN 13430, minimisation-based transit testing using ISTA protocols, and PFAS screening procedures. These methods provide the evidentiary basis required for regulatory documentation and support systematic identification of compliance gaps across packaging formats and material types.
Attendees will also receive guidance on required deliverables and a structured compliance roadmap, enabling organisations to prioritise testing activities in line with the regulation's phased enforcement schedule.
Operational Risk and Compliance Gaps
Drawing on SGS's global packaging testing infrastructure, the session will address the operational risks associated with non-conforming packaging, including potential market access restrictions and documentation deficiencies. The practical focus is on enabling companies to close identified compliance gaps ahead of the August 2026 enforcement date, with emphasis on verifiable, documentation-supported outcomes rather than general sustainability positioning.
The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A segment addressing common industry challenges encountered during packaging compliance assessments.
Target Audience and Registration
The session is relevant for packaging managers, sustainability leaders, QA/QC directors, compliance teams, and supply chain executives operating in the retail, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), cosmetics, and hardlines sectors. Registration is open for the April 29, 2026 session.
Edited by an industrial journalist, Lekshman Ramdas, with AI assistance.
www.sgs.com
SGS has announced a complimentary webinar — Navigating EU PPWR: Practical Testing & Compliance Solutions — focused on the technical and regulatory implications of the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The session is directed at businesses placing packaged goods on the EU market and covers enforceable requirements that begin taking effect in August 2026.
A Shift from Voluntary to Mandatory Packaging Standards
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 replaces the previous framework of voluntary sustainability commitments with mandatory, harmonised requirements applicable across all EU member states. The regulation introduces article-by-article obligations covering packaging performance, recyclability, substance restrictions, and documentation — representing a structural change in compliance expectations for manufacturers, retailers, and supply chain operators.
The first enforcement measures, including restrictions on substances of concern and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are scheduled to apply from August 2026. Companies that have not yet mapped their packaging portfolio against these requirements face increasing risk of non-conformance at the point of market entry.
Technical Content and Compliance Methodology
The webinar will be presented by Birkoff Chen, Product Manager for Sustainability and Packaging, Global Hardlines at SGS. The session will cover the PPWR's key timelines, article-by-article requirements, and the technical expectations placed on companies operating in the EU market.
Testing methodologies discussed will include recyclability assessments under EN 13430, minimisation-based transit testing using ISTA protocols, and PFAS screening procedures. These methods provide the evidentiary basis required for regulatory documentation and support systematic identification of compliance gaps across packaging formats and material types.
Attendees will also receive guidance on required deliverables and a structured compliance roadmap, enabling organisations to prioritise testing activities in line with the regulation's phased enforcement schedule.
Operational Risk and Compliance Gaps
Drawing on SGS's global packaging testing infrastructure, the session will address the operational risks associated with non-conforming packaging, including potential market access restrictions and documentation deficiencies. The practical focus is on enabling companies to close identified compliance gaps ahead of the August 2026 enforcement date, with emphasis on verifiable, documentation-supported outcomes rather than general sustainability positioning.
The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A segment addressing common industry challenges encountered during packaging compliance assessments.
Target Audience and Registration
The session is relevant for packaging managers, sustainability leaders, QA/QC directors, compliance teams, and supply chain executives operating in the retail, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), cosmetics, and hardlines sectors. Registration is open for the April 29, 2026 session.
Edited by an industrial journalist, Lekshman Ramdas, with AI assistance.
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