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ECHA Seeks Evidence on Substances of Concern in Packaging under PPWR
On 17 September 2025, the
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a call for evidence to support a
study on substances of concern (SoCs) in packaging and packaging waste, as
required under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The
consultation is open until 28 October 2025.
Legal Basis and Objectives
The PPWR, in force since 11
February 2025, tasks the European Commission, assisted by ECHA, with preparing
a report on substances in packaging that may pose risks to human health or the
environment, or that hinder recycling and the safe use of secondary raw
materials. The mandate given to ECHA requires the study to assess such
substances and propose possible regulatory follow-up measures, including
restrictions.
Scope of the Study
The background note to the call
for evidence highlights that the study will focus on:
- Substances that contaminate recycled materials or
reduce recycling efficiency.
- Chemicals of concern that may be released from
packaging during use, disposal, or recycling.
- Waste management practices and recycling
technologies relevant for mitigating risks.
Stakeholders Invited to
Contribute
Input is sought from companies
across the packaging supply chain, including manufacturers, importers,
distributors, formulators, and recyclers, as well as NGOs, Member State
authorities, and scientific organisations. Non-EU stakeholders may also
contribute where relevant. Information can be submitted confidentially.
Consultation Timeline
- Start date: 17 September 2025
- Deadline for contributions: 28 October 2025
- Submit contributions via: EU Survey
Further details are available in
the European
Commission’s mandate to ECHA and the background
note.
We acknowledge that the above information has been compiled from ECHA.
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