Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) (2025/40) aims to minimise the quantities of packaging and waste generated while lowering the use of primary raw materials as part of the EU’s transition to a circular economy. It replaces the Packaging & Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) (94/62/EC).

The PPWR entered into force in the EU on February 12, 2025. The general date of application of the requirements is August 12, 2026. There is a phased introduction of the requirements, with many different implementation dates.

This regulation sets out requirements regarding the placing and making available, and export from the EU, products such as cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil, palm, rubber, soya, and wood, and some of their derived products with the intention of minimising any contribution to deforestation worldwide.  The fact sheet sets out the scope and where BTHA members may be captured.

French Decree No. 2014-1577 requires that recyclable products carry the Triman logo in France since 2015.

The rules are have changed and continue to be updated. We are aware that many of our members are shipping products to France and as such must comply with the new labelling and waste sorting information requirements.

This guide gives a summary of the most pertinent labelling requirements for toys. There are other requirements that may apply. It is recommended users of this guide check the Regulations and the guidance given for each product type, as listed below.

This guide covers the labelling requirements only; BTHA members, if obligated, will need to ensure they have memberships of the correct schemes and are paying the producer responsibility fees accordingly.