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PPWR and declarations of conformity: What online retailers need to know now
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requires declarations of conformity for packaging materials. GMLogistics provides its clients with the necessary documentation.
SUBJECT
PPWR
WHO WE HELP
E-commerce retailers
READING TIME
4 minutes
FOCUS
Packaging
With the EU Packaging Regulation, or PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) for short, businesses are facing new compliance and reporting obligations for packaging. For online retailers shipping goods, this specifically means that declarations of conformity will be required for the packaging materials used in future – official proof that packaging complies with European requirements.
Without the appropriate documentation, a simple packaging solution can quickly become a legal risk.
What does this mean for you as a customer?
If you have your products shipped via a fulfilment or shipping partner, this obligation to provide proof ultimately rests with you. In case of doubt, you must be able to prove that the boxes, filling materials and packaging used comply with the regulations. Without appropriate documentation from your logistics partner, this can quickly become a problem.
What our clients say
What our clients say
SALU HOME
"Particularly since we have focused entirely on our online shop, reliability and fast delivery times have become invaluable to us."
Anna & Sarira Krüger
Co-Founder & Creative Director
How GMLogistics solves this for you
We have already taken a proactive approach to this matter and requested the relevant declarations of conformity from our suppliers for the packaging materials we use. This applies not only to our standard packaging, but also to additional packaging and filling materials.
The result for you: GMLogistics can provide its customers with the necessary declarations of conformity for the packaging materials used. This means you do not have to worry about obtaining these proofs yourself; we have taken care of this for you.
WE HAVE ALREADY OBTAINED THE DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY FOR YOU, BEFORE YOU EVEN HAVE TO ASK
Why this is worthwhile for you
Especially when selling across multiple countries or marketplaces, a lack of a declaration of conformity can lead to delays or legal issues in an emergency. With a logistics partner who already has these certificates under control, you save yourself the effort and have the right documentation at hand when needed.
Staying up to date
The PPWR requirements affect different types of packaging at different rates. We continuously check which materials still lack proof and update our documentation accordingly. If you have specific questions about the declarations of conformity for your packaging, the best approach is to contact your direct contact partner at GMLogistics.
Questions about PPWR and packaging conformity? We will be happy to advise you on which certificates are relevant for your products and how we can support you.
Sources: European Union, European Commission
