Who is considered a manufacturer under the PPWR? Check whether your company will have to comply with the new obligations
Most business owners believe that a ‘producer’ is solely the company that physically manufactures the packaging. In the case of PPWR, however, this assumption may lead to incorrect conclusions. The new regulations use the term ‘producer’ in a much broader sense. In practice, the obligations may also extend to importers, brand owners, online shops and companies that package products in their own packaging. If you misjudge…