EU PPWR Compliance Starts With the Right Supplier

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation applies to all food service packaging placed on the EU market from August 12, 2026. MBPAK products are manufactured to meet PPWR material and design requirements, and we provide the documentation your team needs to complete your Declaration of Conformity.

What Is the EU PPWR?

Regulation (EU) 2025/40, known as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), entered into force on February 11, 2025 and begins full application on August 12, 2026. It replaces the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive that has governed EU packaging since 1994, shifting from voluntary targets to mandatory, directly enforceable standards across all 27 member states.

The regulation covers all packaging placed on the EU market, regardless of material, format, or country of origin. This includes food service packaging such as paper cups, takeaway boxes, food bags, and disposable bowls, in both B2B and B2C contexts.

What PPWR Means for Food Brands and Importers

Under the PPWR, the company whose name or trademark appears on the packaging is defined as the manufacturer, regardless of where the packaging is physically produced. As the manufacturer, you are responsible for ensuring compliance and holding the required documentation before your packaging enters the EU market.

This means your packaging supplier becomes a critical part of your compliance chain.

Material Compliance

Your supplier must provide test reports confirming packaging is free from restricted PFAS and heavy metals.

EPR Registration

You are required to register with EPR schemes in each EU member state where your products are sold.

Recyclability Classification

ach packaging format requires documented recyclability evidence. Self-declaration without supplier data is not sufficient.

Declaration of Conformity

You must complete a DoC before placing packaging on the EU market. The technical data comes from your supplier.

MBPAK Products Are PPWR-Ready

Every product line we manufacture has been reviewed against PPWR material and design requirements. The table below summarises compliance status across our core food service packaging range.

Product Compliance Status

PPWR 2025/40

All MBPAK product lines reviewed against EU PPWR material and design requirements.

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Product	PFAS-Free	Heavy Metals	Recyclability	DoC Support
Paper Cups	✓	✓	✓	✓
Paper Bags	✓	✓	✓	✓
Paper Bowls	✓	✓	✓	✓
Food Boxes	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bagasse Packaging	✓	✓	✓	✓

Three Steps From Order to EU Compliance

Getting your packaging onto the EU market requires more than a compliant product. You need the documentation to prove it. Here is how MBPAK supports your compliance process from order confirmation to market entry.

STEP 01

Request Your Documentation Package

Once your order is confirmed, we prepare a complete documentation package covering all compliance evidence required under PPWR.

STEP 02

Build Your Declaration of Conformity

Use the supplier-side technical data we provide to complete your DoC under Annex VII Module A, structured to map directly to the required fields.

STEP 03

Enter the EU Market

With your DoC in place and supplier documentation on file, your packaging meets the evidentiary standard required for EU market placement from August 2026.

PPWR-Ready Packaging Across Every Format

Every product we manufacture is available with full custom printing and ships directly from our Thailand factory. All formats below are covered under our PPWR documentation support.

A Compliant Product Is Only Part of the Decision

Switching packaging suppliers involves more than finding a product that meets the spec. Documentation turnaround, production lead times, tariff costs, and customisation capability all affect the total cost of your sourcing decision. Here is where MBPAK stands on each.

Documentation Ready on Request

Most packaging manufacturers do not maintain PPWR-structured compliance documentation. We do. Material declarations, test reports, and recyclability evidence are prepared and issued without lengthy back-and-forth.

0% Anti-Dumping Duty

MBPAK products are manufactured in Thailand, which carries no anti-dumping duties on food service packaging exported to the United States and Canada. This is a direct cost advantage over China-origin supply.

Full Custom Across Every Format

Custom print, custom sizing, and custom specifications are handled in-house across all product lines. You are not limited to stock formats with a logo added.

Certifications Your Buyers Recognise

FDA, BRCGS, and OK Compost certifications are maintained across our production facility and product range, covering the compliance requirements of both European and North American retail and food service customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does PPWR apply to packaging manufactured outside the EU?

Yes. PPWR applies to all packaging placed on the EU market regardless of where it is produced.

As an importer, am I responsible for the Declaration of Conformity?

Yes. The entity whose name or trademark appears on the packaging is responsible for issuing and holding the DoC.

What is the difference between a manufacturer and a supplier under PPWR?

The manufacturer is the entity placing packaging on the EU market under its own name. The supplier provides the technical evidence. In most import scenarios, your brand is the manufacturer and MBPAK is the supplier.

Are MBPAK products PFAS-free?

Yes. PFAS compounds are not used across any of our product lines. Third-party test reports are available on request.

Can MBPAK provide documentation for my conformity assessment?

Yes. We provide material declarations, test reports, and recyclability documentation structured to support your DoC preparation.

Yes. All packaging formats including compostable materials must meet PPWR material and documentation requirements.