The European legislation on packaging waste (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) was adopted late last year (December 19, 2024) and published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) in January (January 22, 2025), repealing Directive 94/62/EC. Most provisions start to apply on August 12, 2026.
Directive 94/62/EC was concise. Regulation 2025/40 has 188 recitals, 71 definitions, 71 articles, and 13 annexes. The responsibilities of the manufacturer are identified in Article 15.
Manufacturers need to assess the regulatory requirements, and yes, this also applies to medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) packaging and packaging waste. Additionally, aligned with our commentary, a previous directive was transformed into a regulation.
European Packaging Waste Legislation Repeals the Directive and Applies in Mid-2026 |
European Packaging Waste Legislation Repeals the Directive and Applies in Mid-2026
European medical device Regulation (EU) 2025/40 governing packaging waste was published in January 2025, and most of the requirements apply in August 2026.
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