Packaging material labels — date unconfirmed
Date to be confirmed · unknown
What changes?
Use harmonised material-composition labels from the later of the statutory date and the implementing-act transition.
Who is affected?
EU packaging operators covered by Article 12, with its exceptions
When?
Date to be confirmed. 12 August 2028 is conditional (or 24 months after implementing acts, whichever later), not a verified fixed deadline.
What to do
- Check whether your business matches this scope: EU packaging operators covered by Article 12, with its exceptions
- Monitor the implementing acts before treating the earliest possible labelling date as binding.
- Confirm exemptions, thresholds and transitional arrangements in the linked primary source before implementing changes.
- Assign a responsible person and keep evidence of your applicability assessment and preparation.
Existing tools and providers
Packaging suppliers, GS1
Primary source
PPWR 2025/40 Art 12 (CELEX 32025R0040)
Checked 11 October 2026. A fresh date confirmation was not established. Do not rely on a date from an older summary.