New EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR 2025/40/EC): What It Means for Probiotics
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) 2025/40/EC sets out a unified EU framework to reduce the environmental footprint of packaging.
It applies to all packaging — from business-to-business (B2B) to business-to-consumer (B2C) — and introduces ambitious goals on recyclability, waste reduction, and material efficiency. The regulation may have specific relevance for probiotic food and food supplements, which often rely on specialized materials to ensure product stability and efficacy. The IPAEU Regulatory Committee has prepared a handy overview of key provisions and deadlines — for info purposes only.This note is for information purposes only and does not constitute regulatory advice.For detailed guidance, please refer to the official text of Regulation (EU) 2025/40/EC.
To support members, IPAEU will organize a workshop in 2026 in Brussels, with external experts to:
- Explain the PPWR provisions relevant to probiotics.
- Share insights on mitigating potential regulatory impacts.
- Facilitate an exchange of experiences among companies…