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What matters
Navigate packaging-related regulatory research across markets and international dangerous-goods frameworks.
- Start with every market where packaging is placed or transported.
- Separate packaging-waste obligations from product, contact and transport rules.
- Record issuing authority, official source, status and review date for each claim.
A practical process
- 1
Confirm known facts and mark uncertainty explicitly.
- 2
Connect product data with route, process and market constraints.
- 3
Review assumptions with the responsible technical and commercial teams.
Explore regulations by market and obligation
Choose a market or a cross-border obligation. The same framework can appear in several views because packaging duties overlap.
11 verified references
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR)
EU-wide packaging and packaging-waste framework covering the full packaging life cycle and phased obligations.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceMaterial, minimisation, recyclability, reuse, labelling and producer-responsibility requirements may affect the specification.
- Issuing body
- European Parliament and Council
- Official reference
- Regulation (EU) 2025/40
- Effective / applicable date
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
Verpackungsgesetz and LUCID
German producer-responsibility system with registration, system participation and volume reporting depending on packaging classification.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceRegistration, system participation, volume reporting and financing of end-of-life management may apply.
- Issuing body
- Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (ZSVR)
- Official reference
- VerpackG / LUCID Packaging Register
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
UK packaging Extended Producer Responsibility
UK packaging EPR guidance covers producer status, registration, data reporting, recycling obligations and waste-disposal fees.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceRegistration, system participation, volume reporting and financing of end-of-life management may apply.
- Issuing body
- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / PackUK
- Official reference
- Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
California SB 54 packaging EPR
California operates a packaging and single-use plastic food-service EPR framework; other US states can impose different requirements.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceRegistration, system participation, volume reporting and financing of end-of-life management may apply.
- Issuing body
- California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
- Official reference
- Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54)
- Effective / applicable date
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
Federal Plastics Registry
Federal reporting framework for specified plastic resins, packaging and products; provincial stewardship duties must be assessed separately.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceMaterial and quantity data may need to be retained and reported to authorities or stewardship systems.
- Issuing body
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Official reference
- CEPA section 46 Federal Plastics Registry notices
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
Plastic Waste Management Rules and plastic-packaging EPR
Rules and amendments govern plastic packaging, producer/importer/brand-owner registration, EPR and centralised reporting.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceRegistration, system participation, volume reporting and financing of end-of-life management may apply.
- Issuing body
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change / CPCB
- Official reference
- Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016, as amended
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
China excessive-packaging rules and standards
The general rule addresses excessive commodity packaging; mandatory product-specific and courier-packaging standards may also apply.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevancePackaging volume, layers, void space, material choice or identification marks may be constrained.
- Issuing body
- State Administration for Market Regulation / Standardization Administration
- Official reference
- GB/T 31268-2024 and product-specific mandatory standards
- Effective / applicable date
- Last reviewed
- Check product-specific and packaging-level scope.
- Record layers, mass, void space, materials and marks.
- Use the current official edition and transition date.
Containers and Packaging Recycling Law
The framework assigns roles for sorted collection and recycling of defined containers and packaging, including business recycling obligations.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceRegistration, system participation, volume reporting and financing of end-of-life management may apply.
- Issuing body
- Ministry of the Environment, Japan
- Official reference
- Act No. 112 of 1995
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
Australian packaging co-regulatory framework
The current co-regulatory scheme remains applicable while governments develop packaging reforms; business thresholds and state implementation matter.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceRegistration, system participation, volume reporting and financing of end-of-life management may apply.
- Issuing body
- Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
- Official reference
- Used Packaging Materials NEPM / Australian Packaging Covenant
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
Swiss packaging and recycling framework
Swiss rules currently combine general waste, substances and beverage-packaging provisions; a broader packaging ordinance has been adopted for 2027.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceMaterial, minimisation, recyclability, reuse, labelling and producer-responsibility requirements may affect the specification.
- Issuing body
- Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN)
- Official reference
- Environmental Protection Act / packaging ordinances
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
UN Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
International model provisions underpin modal and national dangerous-goods rules but are not themselves a universal shipment authorisation.
Who should checkShippers and supply-chain parties moving classified dangerous goods.
Packaging relevanceClassification drives permitted packaging, performance testing, marking, labelling and documentation.
- Issuing body
- United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
- Official reference
- ST/SG/AC.10/1/Rev.24
- Last reviewed
- Confirm classification with a competent specialist.
- Map every transport mode and jurisdiction.
- Use current binding modal rules and approved packaging instructions.
2 verified references
UK Plastic Packaging Tax
Tax regime for qualifying finished plastic packaging components, with recycled-content, weight, registration and evidence rules.
Who should checkManufacturers, importers and cross-border purchasers within the scope of the specific tax.
Packaging relevanceMaterial composition, recycled-plastic evidence, weight and import/manufacturing records can determine tax treatment.
- Issuing body
- HM Revenue & Customs
- Official reference
- Finance Act 2021, Part 2 / Plastic Packaging Tax
- Effective / applicable date
- Last reviewed
- Determine whether each component is in scope.
- Measure taxable plastic and document recycled content.
- Check registration, records, exemptions and current rates.
Spanish tax on non-reusable plastic packaging
Indirect tax on non-reusable packaging containing plastic; the tax base is linked to non-recycled plastic by weight.
Who should checkManufacturers, importers and cross-border purchasers within the scope of the specific tax.
Packaging relevanceMaterial composition, recycled-plastic evidence, weight and import/manufacturing records can determine tax treatment.
- Issuing body
- Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria
- Official reference
- Ley 7/2022, artículos 67–83
- Effective / applicable date
- Last reviewed
- Determine whether each component is in scope.
- Measure taxable plastic and document recycled content.
- Check registration, records, exemptions and current rates.
9 verified references
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR)
EU-wide packaging and packaging-waste framework covering the full packaging life cycle and phased obligations.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceMaterial, minimisation, recyclability, reuse, labelling and producer-responsibility requirements may affect the specification.
- Issuing body
- European Parliament and Council
- Official reference
- Regulation (EU) 2025/40
- Effective / applicable date
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
Verpackungsgesetz and LUCID
German producer-responsibility system with registration, system participation and volume reporting depending on packaging classification.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceRegistration, system participation, volume reporting and financing of end-of-life management may apply.
- Issuing body
- Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (ZSVR)
- Official reference
- VerpackG / LUCID Packaging Register
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
UK packaging Extended Producer Responsibility
UK packaging EPR guidance covers producer status, registration, data reporting, recycling obligations and waste-disposal fees.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceRegistration, system participation, volume reporting and financing of end-of-life management may apply.
- Issuing body
- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / PackUK
- Official reference
- Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
California SB 54 packaging EPR
California operates a packaging and single-use plastic food-service EPR framework; other US states can impose different requirements.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceRegistration, system participation, volume reporting and financing of end-of-life management may apply.
- Issuing body
- California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
- Official reference
- Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54)
- Effective / applicable date
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
Federal Plastics Registry
Federal reporting framework for specified plastic resins, packaging and products; provincial stewardship duties must be assessed separately.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceMaterial and quantity data may need to be retained and reported to authorities or stewardship systems.
- Issuing body
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Official reference
- CEPA section 46 Federal Plastics Registry notices
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
Plastic Waste Management Rules and plastic-packaging EPR
Rules and amendments govern plastic packaging, producer/importer/brand-owner registration, EPR and centralised reporting.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceRegistration, system participation, volume reporting and financing of end-of-life management may apply.
- Issuing body
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change / CPCB
- Official reference
- Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016, as amended
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
Containers and Packaging Recycling Law
The framework assigns roles for sorted collection and recycling of defined containers and packaging, including business recycling obligations.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceRegistration, system participation, volume reporting and financing of end-of-life management may apply.
- Issuing body
- Ministry of the Environment, Japan
- Official reference
- Act No. 112 of 1995
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
Australian packaging co-regulatory framework
The current co-regulatory scheme remains applicable while governments develop packaging reforms; business thresholds and state implementation matter.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceRegistration, system participation, volume reporting and financing of end-of-life management may apply.
- Issuing body
- Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
- Official reference
- Used Packaging Materials NEPM / Australian Packaging Covenant
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
Swiss packaging and recycling framework
Swiss rules currently combine general waste, substances and beverage-packaging provisions; a broader packaging ordinance has been adopted for 2027.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceMaterial, minimisation, recyclability, reuse, labelling and producer-responsibility requirements may affect the specification.
- Issuing body
- Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN)
- Official reference
- Environmental Protection Act / packaging ordinances
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
7 verified references
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR)
EU-wide packaging and packaging-waste framework covering the full packaging life cycle and phased obligations.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceMaterial, minimisation, recyclability, reuse, labelling and producer-responsibility requirements may affect the specification.
- Issuing body
- European Parliament and Council
- Official reference
- Regulation (EU) 2025/40
- Effective / applicable date
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
California SB 54 packaging EPR
California operates a packaging and single-use plastic food-service EPR framework; other US states can impose different requirements.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceRegistration, system participation, volume reporting and financing of end-of-life management may apply.
- Issuing body
- California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
- Official reference
- Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54)
- Effective / applicable date
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
Plastic Waste Management Rules and plastic-packaging EPR
Rules and amendments govern plastic packaging, producer/importer/brand-owner registration, EPR and centralised reporting.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceRegistration, system participation, volume reporting and financing of end-of-life management may apply.
- Issuing body
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change / CPCB
- Official reference
- Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016, as amended
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
China excessive-packaging rules and standards
The general rule addresses excessive commodity packaging; mandatory product-specific and courier-packaging standards may also apply.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevancePackaging volume, layers, void space, material choice or identification marks may be constrained.
- Issuing body
- State Administration for Market Regulation / Standardization Administration
- Official reference
- GB/T 31268-2024 and product-specific mandatory standards
- Effective / applicable date
- Last reviewed
- Check product-specific and packaging-level scope.
- Record layers, mass, void space, materials and marks.
- Use the current official edition and transition date.
Containers and Packaging Recycling Law
The framework assigns roles for sorted collection and recycling of defined containers and packaging, including business recycling obligations.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceRegistration, system participation, volume reporting and financing of end-of-life management may apply.
- Issuing body
- Ministry of the Environment, Japan
- Official reference
- Act No. 112 of 1995
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
Australian packaging co-regulatory framework
The current co-regulatory scheme remains applicable while governments develop packaging reforms; business thresholds and state implementation matter.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceRegistration, system participation, volume reporting and financing of end-of-life management may apply.
- Issuing body
- Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
- Official reference
- Used Packaging Materials NEPM / Australian Packaging Covenant
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
Swiss packaging and recycling framework
Swiss rules currently combine general waste, substances and beverage-packaging provisions; a broader packaging ordinance has been adopted for 2027.
Who should checkBusinesses placing, importing or supplying packaged goods in this market.
Packaging relevanceMaterial, minimisation, recyclability, reuse, labelling and producer-responsibility requirements may affect the specification.
- Issuing body
- Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN)
- Official reference
- Environmental Protection Act / packaging ordinances
- Last reviewed
- Identify the obligated producer for each sales channel.
- Classify packaging by material and system category.
- Keep registration, reporting and participation evidence.
1 verified references
UN Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
International model provisions underpin modal and national dangerous-goods rules but are not themselves a universal shipment authorisation.
Who should checkShippers and supply-chain parties moving classified dangerous goods.
Packaging relevanceClassification drives permitted packaging, performance testing, marking, labelling and documentation.
- Issuing body
- United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
- Official reference
- ST/SG/AC.10/1/Rev.24
- Last reviewed
- Confirm classification with a competent specialist.
- Map every transport mode and jurisdiction.
- Use current binding modal rules and approved packaging instructions.
What a useful specification contains
Packaging obligations depend on jurisdiction, product, material, business role and transport mode. PackNavi records context and sources; applicability must be verified against current official rules.
Frequently asked questions
What should I prepare for International packaging regulations hub?+
Bring confirmed product facts, the expected logistics route, process constraints, quantities and known market requirements. Mark estimates and unknowns instead of guessing.
Does PackNavi certify the result?+
No. PackNavi helps structure requirements and gaps. Product-specific engineering, testing and regulatory verification remain the responsibility of the relevant qualified parties.
Sources and references
Primary and official sources are preferred. Always check the current source before acting.
- Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR)European Parliament and Council
- Verpackungsgesetz and LUCIDZentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (ZSVR)
- UK packaging Extended Producer ResponsibilityDepartment for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / PackUK
- UK Plastic Packaging TaxHM Revenue & Customs
- Spanish tax on non-reusable plastic packagingAgencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria
- California SB 54 packaging EPRCalifornia Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
- Federal Plastics RegistryEnvironment and Climate Change Canada
- Plastic Waste Management Rules and plastic-packaging EPRMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change / CPCB
- China excessive-packaging rules and standardsState Administration for Market Regulation / Standardization Administration
- Containers and Packaging Recycling LawMinistry of the Environment, Japan
- Australian packaging co-regulatory frameworkDepartment of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
- Swiss packaging and recycling frameworkFederal Office for the Environment (FOEN)
- UN Model Regulations on the Transport of Dangerous GoodsUnited Nations Economic Commission for Europe