PPWR: What the new EU regulation means for aerosol manufacturers and clients
The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will fundamentally change the requirements for packaging within Europe. For companies placing products on the market, the requirements regarding transparency, recyclability and documentation will increase in particular.
For manufacturers and brand owners, this means that the entire supply chain must be prepared well in advance.
When does the PPWR come into force?
The key requirements of the PPWR will become binding from 12 August 2026. By then, companies must have established the necessary processes, evidence and documentation to meet the regulatory requirements.
Companies that place packaging or packaged products on the European market – including aerosol products – are particularly affected.
What role does Aerochemica play in the supply chain?
As a specialist in contract aerosol filling and an aerosol manufacturer, Aerochemica assumes the role of a supplier of packaging systems under the PPWR.
In practical, this means we lay the groundwork our customers need to reliably meet their legal obligations. We support companies by providing structured information and technical documentation relating to the packaging and materials they use.
Support for our customers with PPWR compliance
The new regulatory requirements affect not only end manufacturers but the entire supply chain.
That is why we actively support our customers in preparing for the PPWR.
This includes, amongst other things:
• Provision of relevant material and packaging information
• Information on the recyclability of packaging used
• Support with compliance documentation
• Structured technical documentation in accordance with PPWR requirements
• Transparent data provision for regulatory compliance
Precise coordination between packaging, formulation and regulatory requirements is crucial, particularly for aerosol products. Thanks to our experience in aerosol contract filling, we support customers in setting up future-proof processes at an early stage.
Balancing compliance and confidentiality
The PPWR requires greater transparency throughout the supply chain. At the same time, the protection of confidential information and internal company data remains essential.
Our approach at Aerochemica: We provide all necessary information in a transparent and structured manner – whilst taking into account confidentiality, data security and collaborative partnership.
Preparing for the PPWR at an early stage
The upcoming requirements of the PPWR clearly demonstrate how important robust processes and reliable partners in the supply chain are becoming. Companies that prepare their packaging and documentation processes at an early stage create planning certainty and reduce regulatory risks.
As an experienced partner for aerosol contract filling, Aerochemica supports customers in efficiently implementing regulatory requirements and future-proofing their packaging processes.