International Trade Administration to Hold Webinar on EU Packaging Regulations
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) introduces significant new requirements for packaging placed on the European Union market—changes that directly affect U.S. companies exporting to the EU. To help businesses meet these requirements, the International Trade Association (including the U.S. Commercial Service) is hosting a webinar on October 28th at 12:00 EST (9:00 am Pacific). The webinar is known as “The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): Practical Implications for U.S. Exporters.
This session will provide a practical introduction to the PPWR, including:
Key objectives and regulatory scope
Recyclability and recycled content requirements
Labeling and extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations
Compliance considerations for nonEU companies
Implementation timeline and upcoming milestones
Designed specifically for U.S. small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the webinar will highlight actionable steps to prepare for compliance, anticipate challenges, and adapt to evolving regulations that influence market access. Details are as follows:
🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
💻 Format: Live Virtual Webinar
💲 Cost: Free
🔗 Register here
For questions, please contact Marisel Trespalacios at Marisel.trespalacios@trade.gov or Chris Petersen at Chris.Petersen@trade.gov