PPWR (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) applies directly in all EU member states — no national transposition. Cosmetic packaging counts as contact-sensitive plastic packaging, which faces stricter requirements. Here's how JUMBO China helps you stay ahead.
| 12 Aug 2026 | Core obligations in force: Declaration of Conformity (DoC), recyclability assessment, PCR documentation, EPR registration per country |
| Aug 2028 | Harmonised EU pictogram labelling |
| 1 Jan 2030 | 35% PCR most plastic packaging (contact PET 30%, other contact plastics 10%), DfR grade C minimum, retail refill stations, hotel miniatures banned |
| 2038 | Only DfR grades A/B on the market |
From 2030, packaging on the EU market must meet Design for Recycling (DfR) grade C or higher; by 2038 only A/B. Multi-material, non-separable designs typically score D/E and become unmarketable. Our single-material designs and PCR options meet this today.
By 2030: 35% PCR in most plastic packaging (contact-sensitive PET 30%, other contact plastics 10%, non-contact 35%). From Aug 2026 you must hold PCR documentation and mass balance certificates. Our PCR rPET and rPP options come with full traceability.
We provide full compliance documentation for every order, including material specifications, test reports, and certification of compliance.
Our engineering team helps you redesign existing packaging for sustainability without compromising on aesthetics or functionality.
Beyond the EU — the US, UK and other markets have their own packaging and cosmetics rules. We help you meet the ones that apply to your customers.
MoCRA (in force since 2023-24) requires FDA facility registration, product listing, and adverse-event reporting for cosmetics sold in the US. Packaging must be safe, chemically stable, and compliant with 21 CFR 701 labeling.
California SB 54 (in effect 2026) and other state EPR laws require producer registration and recyclable packaging. Meanwhile Chinese-made plastic packaging faces elevated and frequently changing US import duties — compliance documentation and PCR help justify the cost.
UK pEPR (2026) grades packaging Green/Amber/Red; Red-grade packaging pays up to 2x fees. Mixed-material items (mascara tubes, compacts, pumps) are high-risk. A £200/ton Plastic Packaging Tax adds pressure for virgin-plastic reduction.
Canada and Australia run harmonised recycling labelling (2030 recycling-rate targets); Japan and Korea operate packaging EPR schemes. The shared global trend: mixed-material packaging is the compliance risk, mono-material + PCR is the answer.
Post-consumer recycled material options with full traceability and compliance documentation.
Post-consumer recycled PET. Clear, food-grade quality. Ideal for bottles and jars requiring EU compliance.
Recycled polypropylene for jars, closures, and containers. Good chemical resistance and processing properties.
Recycled high-density polyethylene for bottles and containers. Strong, moisture-resistant, and widely recyclable.
PPWR is already in force. Every day without documentation is a day your packaging risks customs detention, market bans, and fines.
The documentation standard we keep on every order — like a bilingual EN/CN inspection report with caliper-grade measurement — is exactly the kind of paper trail PPWR demands. Starting now means time to test materials, validate designs, and lock PCR supply before bottlenecks force rushed, premium-priced decisions.
Get a free compliance assessment for your current packaging, or request a quote for sustainable alternatives.
Compliance information on this page is a summary of public regulations as of August 2026, provided for general guidance only — it does not constitute legal advice. Rules change and differ by market; always verify current requirements with official sources for your specific products and markets.
