EU new regulation 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste

31 janvier 2025 par
Legitech, LexNow

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 December 2024 on packaging and packaging waste was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 22 January 2025. It will enter into force on 11 February 2025 and apply from 12 August 2026.


This regulation replaces the previous Directive 94/62/EC and introduces stricter requirements aimed at fostering a circular economy. A key aspect is the establishment of harmonized rules covering the entire packaging life cycle to minimize its impact on the environment and protect human health. It applies to all packaging materials and all packaging waste, whether generated by industry, commerce, offices, services, or households. The regulation includes measures to prevent packaging waste, promote reuse and recycling and reduce the use of primary raw materials.


The full text is available at the following link : https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2025/40/oj/eng