SGS Helps Industry Navigate New EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

BAAR, Switzerland - April 8, 2026 - PRLog -- SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, is hosting a complimentary webinar, 'Navigating EU PPWR: Practical Testing & Compliance Solutions,' on April 29, 2026.

Regulation (EU) 2025/40, the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), marks a significant shift from voluntary sustainability initiatives to mandatory, harmonized requirements applicable across all EU member states. With the first enforcement measures, including restrictions on substances of concern and PFAS, taking effect in August 2026, businesses face increasing pressure to ensure their packaging is compliant, verifiable and supported by robust documentation.

In this webinar, presenter Birkoff Chen, Product Manager for Sustainability and Packaging, Global Hardlines at SGS, will explain the PPWR's key timelines, article‑by‑article requirements and the technical expectations placed on companies placing packaged goods on the EU market. He will outline how businesses can evaluate packaging performance using targeted testing methodologies, including recyclability assessments (EN 13430), minimization‑based transit testing (ISTA) and PFAS screening. Attendees will also gain insights into required deliverables and a practical compliance roadmap.

Drawing on SGS's global packaging testing capabilities, the session will highlight practical steps companies can take to close compliance gaps and mitigate the operational risks associated with non‑conforming packaging. The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A addressing common industry challenges.

This webinar is especially relevant for packaging managers, sustainability leaders, QA/QC directors, compliance teams and supply chain executives across the retail, FMCG, cosmetics and hardlines sectors.

Interested parties are encouraged to register now (https://www.sgs.com/en/webinars/2026/04/eu-ppwr-compliance) to secure their place.

For further information, please contact:

Birkoff Chen
Product Manager, Sustainability and Packaging, Global Hardlines
Website: www.sgs.com/hardlines
LinkedIn: SGS Connectivity & Products (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/sgs-connectivity-and-products/?viewAsMember=true)
Media inquiries (https://try.sgs.com/en/cp/media-inquiries/)

IMPACT NOW for sustainability
Through four IMPACT NOW for sustainability pillars – climate, nature, ESG assurance and circularity – SGS delivers innovative solutions that enable smarter decision-making, support regulatory compliance and drive environmental responsibility. This is all part of a commitment to a climate-neutral, nature-positive and pollution-free future.

These principles also guide SGS's support for businesses preparing for the new EU PPWR, helping them develop compliant, efficient and future-ready packaging systems. Learn more about IMPACT NOW for sustainability (https://www.sgs.com/en/megatrends/impact-now-for-sustainability).

About SGS
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