12 August 2026
The European PPWR applies throughout the EU: compliance, restrictions on certain substances and EPR registration.
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Professional packaging EPR timeline: all key deadlines
From the AGEC law in 2020 to the PPWR in 2040, here are the dates that shape your professional packaging obligations.
Since 12 August 2026, the European PPWR has governed packaging throughout the European Union. It already imposes concrete obligations: an EU declaration of conformity for each packaging type, restrictions on certain substances such as PFAS, and EPR registration in the relevant Member States.
From 1 January 2027, companies placing professional packaging on the French market will be required to transfer their EPR obligations to an approved eco-organisation, or to set up an individual system approved by the French State. In practice, almost all companies choose the eco-organisation route.
This is a major change: for the first time, the end-of-life management of professional packaging is organised collectively, with eco-contribution rates defined by material and quantified targets.
Reminder
Key dates to remember
1 January 2027
Your EPR obligations come into force. For almost all companies, this means joining an approved eco-organisation.
Before 28 February 2027
First declaration to be submitted through MyTwiice. You declare between 1 January and 28 February each year, based on your estimated quantities placed on the market for the year.
From 1 March 2027
Your eco-contribution is invoiced on the basis of your declaration.
Details of the payment terms and deadlines for your eco-contribution are set out in your membership agreement.
Before 2026: the framework takes shape
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| February 2020 | Adoption of the AGEC law: companies become responsible for the end of life of their packaging. |
| 1 January 2023 | EPR comes into force for food-service packaging. |
| 1 January 2025 | Extension to all industrial and commercial professional packaging: around 7 million tonnes per year in France. |
| 11 February 2025 | Entry into force of the European PPWR (EU 2025/40) |
| 17 November 2025 | Publication of Decree No. 2025-1081 establishing the EPR scheme on professional packaging (EPRO) |
| 2 December 2025 | Publication of the orders setting the specifications for eco-organisations |
Source: French Ministry for Ecological Transition – ecologie.gouv.fr
2026–2027: your first obligations
| Date | Milestone | What it involves |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | Approval of eco-organisations | Twiice can officially accept memberships |
| 12 August 2026 | PPWR applies throughout the EU | PFAS restrictions; maximum 50% empty-space ratio for e-commerce and transport packaging. |
| 1 January 2027 | Regulatory entry into force of EPRO | the legal framework is in place; financial obligations start on 1 July 2027. |
| 1 January 2027 | Obligations start for producers placing products on the market | membership of an approved eco-organisation; start of eco-contributions |
| Before 28 February 2027 | First estimated declaration to be submitted | covers 2027 (January–December), through MyTwiice. |
| Date | Milestone | What it involves |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | Premium for incorporating recycled plastics | up to €1,000/tonne for recycled plastics incorporated into packaging; eligibility conditions apply |
| 1 July 2027 | Reuse incentive mechanisms become active | financial support for companies using reusable packaging, provided an operational reuse system is in place |
2030: long-term horizon
These deadlines mainly concern decision-makers anticipating their medium-term packaging strategy
| Date | Milestone | What it involves |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2030 | All packaging must be recyclable (Article 6, PPWR) | packaging that is not recyclable, with a performance class below 70%, may no longer be placed on the market |
| 1 January 2030 | Minimum recycled-content percentages for packaging are set by plastic resin (Article 7, PPWR) | 30% for contact-sensitive PET packaging, 10% for contact-sensitive packaging other than PET, 30% for beverage bottles, 35% for other plastic packaging. |
| 1 January 2030 | Packaging reuse target (Article 29, PPWR) | 40% of transport packaging or sales packaging used for transport must be reusable; 100% where used between sites belonging to the same economic operator. |
| 31 December 2030 | Waste recycling targets by material (Article 52, PPWR) | 55% plastic, 30% wood, 80% ferrous metals, 60% aluminium, 75% glass, 85% paper and cardboard. |
Source: Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of 19 December 2024 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR)
These deadlines form part of specific reduction, reuse and recycling targets.
To understand the quantified trajectories and how eco-modulation can reduce your contribution:
Twiice vous accompagne pour anticiper ces échéances, de la première déclaration à l’optimisation de vos emballages.
FAQ
Do I have to join an eco-organisation?
You must fulfil your EPR obligations through an approved eco-organisation or an individual system approved by the French State In practice, almost all companies choose the eco-organisation route, which is simpler and less costly to implement.
What happens if I have not joined yet?
The sooner you join, the sooner you are compliant. Payment of the eco-contribution will be retroactive from 1 January 2027. Waiting increases the amount of regularisation required and the risk of penalties from the public authorities of up to €7,500 per unit or tonne of undeclared packaging placed on the market.
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Do I have to comply with both the AGEC law and the PPWR?
Yes. Both texts apply simultaneously to French companies. In practice, both frameworks converge on the same reduction, reuse and recycling objectives.
How much are my eco-contributions and how are they calculated?
Your eco-contribution is calculated on the basis of the weight of the packaging you declare and the material it is made from. Amounts vary by material: plastic attracts the highest contribution and glass the lowest. Reusable packaging benefits from a reduction of at least 50%, while reused packaging gives rise to no new contribution. The detailed fee schedule can be downloaded from the Resource Centre.
What is the recycled plastic incorporation premium?
A premium is provided for companies that incorporate recycled plastic into their packaging, of up to €1,000 per tonne of material incorporated (Source: Order of 5 September 2025). Implementation details will be announced shortly.
To identify certified recycled-plastic suppliers, MyRecycledContent connects you with qualified providers.
Pour identifier les fournisseurs de plastique recyclé certifié, myRecycledContent vous met en relation avec des acteurs qualifiés.
