Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) welcomes the long-awaited Notice from the European Commission regarding the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), whose application date is fast approaching, 12 August 2026. #
This Notice represents a necessary step toward guiding stakeholders in the implementation of PPWR. However, while MPE acknowledges the Commission’s efforts, we regret that the document falls short of delivering the necessary clarity on several key provisions.