Key facts at a glance
 | The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) applies across all EU Member States from 12 August 2026. |
 | PPWR aims to reduce packaging waste, increase recycling and support a circular economy. |
 | Tetra Pak supports the objectives of PPWR. |
 | The Tetra Pak portfolio of food and beverage cartons complies with all PPWR requirements in force. |
 | Regarding future requirements, Tetra Pak continues to monitor regulatory developments and is actively contributing to discussions through industry associations, standardisation bodies, and technical working groups. Based on these discussions and the work carried out to date, Tetra Pak food and beverage cartons are also well positioned regarding the forthcoming secondary legislation. |
Frequently asked questions
Tetra Pak continues to evaluate and develop its food packaging solutions in line with evolving regulatory requirements and circular economy objectives.
Our activities include:
- Innovating in packaging designing and materials to support circularity
- Supporting investments in collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure to ensure cartons are recycled at scale
- Joint activities with global industry platforms like the Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA)
- Contributing technical expertise to discussions relating to future regulatory frameworks
Although PPWR applies across the European Union from 12 August 2026, many of the regulation's detailed technical requirements will be developed and introduced gradually through delegated and implementing acts over the coming years.
As additional requirements are clarified, industry stakeholders will receive further guidance on implementation and compliance expectations.
Yes. PPWR applies to all food packaging formats, including food and beverage cartons.
Yes. Food and beverage cartons are widely collected, sorted and recycled in many European countries. Tetra Pak continues to support investments that help expand collection, sorting and recycling infrastructure.
Yes. The Tetra Pak portfolio of food and beverage cartons complies with all PPWR requirements in force.
Regarding future requirements, we are also confident that Tetra Pak food and beverage cartons are well positioned regarding the forthcoming secondary legislation.
PPWR aims to make packaging more circular across Europe by preventing waste, improving recyclability, increasing the use of recycled materials, supporting well-designed reuse systems, and harmonising rules across Member States.
PPWR applies across all EU Member States from 12 August 2026. However, many detailed technical requirements will be introduced gradually through delegated and implementing acts over the coming years.
