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What is a PPWR Declaration of Conformity?

A PPWR Declaration of Conformity (officially the EU Declaration of Conformity for packaging, sometimes shortened to PPWR DoC) is the manufacturer's written self-declaration under Article 39 PPWR (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) that a specific packaging item meets the requirements of Articles 5–12. Its binding structure is set out in Annex VIII PPWR. From 12 August 2026, no packaging may be placed on the EU market without a valid declaration of conformity.

This generator walks you through every mandatory Annex VIII field and turns it into a finished PDF — useful as a template or sample for reference, or as a ready-to-sign document, in English or German (and seven more languages, matching whichever market you're declaring for under Art. 39(2)).

⚠️ ⚠️ One declaration = one packaging level

A single order often consists of several packaging levels — e.g. the jar with its own label (sales packaging) and separately the shipping box with padding (transport/e-commerce packaging). These are two distinct categories under PPWR, even if both belong to the same order. Each level needs its own declaration — so fill out this form once per level, not once per order.

Packaging from outside the EU (e.g. China)? If there's no EU-established manufacturer anywhere in the supply chain, you as the importer take on their obligations in full — you cannot legally rely on the supplier's word alone.

Neutral transport packaging from an EU supplier? Then it's usually enough to request their conformity evidence — you don't need to create a new one yourself.

📋 Before you start: what to have ready

You'll save 5 minutes if you have this information ready — otherwise you'll need to pause and ask your supplier partway through.

• Your company details — name, address, as registered in the commercial register (usually already at hand)
• Your LUCID registration number — not registered yet? register here for free first
• From your packaging supplier: the exact material specification (material type + weight per component — cardboard, film, tape etc.)
• From your packaging supplier: written confirmation that the heavy metal limits are met (lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium — combined max. 100 mg/kg under PPWR Art. 5)
• From your packaging supplier: confirmation that no PFAS above the statutory thresholds are present

Most packaging suppliers already have this information — they just don't hand it out unless you ask. Feel free to use this template:

Who needs a PPWR Declaration of Conformity?

Anyone placing packaging or packaged products on the EU market for the first time — regardless of company size. There is no general exemption for small businesses or retailers from the declaration obligation itself, even though some detailed requirements (e.g. material testing) can vary depending on the scope of the activity.

Does this also apply to small businesses (SMEs)?

Yes. PPWR does not distinguish by company size for the basic obligation to issue a Declaration of Conformity. Individual deadlines and transitional rules for certain requirements are still being politically discussed (e.g. possible relief for micro-enterprises regarding the authorised representative, status: not yet finally decided) — but the declaration obligation itself generally applies to SMEs too.

Do I need a separate declaration for every product?

No, not necessarily. The declaration is tied to the packaging specification, not the individual product. If several products use exactly the same packaging (same material, same components), one joint declaration is enough — all affected SKUs are listed together in the form under "Associated Product/SKU". If the packaging differs (different jar, different folding box, different closure), you need a new packaging ID and therefore a separate declaration. For a larger product range with several packaging variants, feel free to contact us — we'll help you keep track.

Do I need a separate declaration for each packaging level?

Yes. PPWR distinguishes sales packaging, grouped packaging and transport packaging (incl. e-commerce packaging) as separate categories — one packaging unit cannot belong to two categories at once. If you sell a product in a jar with a label (sales packaging) that you also ship in a box with padding (transport packaging), that's two separate levels with two separate declarations — even if both belong to the same order.

Who is responsible if I import from a country outside the EU?

As the importer, you must ensure before placing packaging on the market that the manufacturer outside the EU has carried out the conformity assessment and drawn up a declaration. If there is no EU-established manufacturer anywhere in the supply chain, you take on these obligations yourself in full — the supplier's assurance alone is not legally sufficient. In practice, this usually means: request the necessary material information from the supplier (ideally specify this when placing the order) and create the declaration yourself using this generator.

Do I need to send my packaging to a lab?

Not automatically. PPWR provides for internal production control for most packaging — not mandatory third-party lab testing of every individual packaging item. You rely on the information from your packaging supplier (material, composition, any existing test results), not on your own chemical analyses.

Are the heavy metal limits new?

No. The restriction on lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium (max. 100 mg/kg) has existed since the EU Packaging Directive 94/62/EC of 1994. PPWR carries this limit over unchanged — you're not starting from zero in August 2026. More on this and further answers to real practical questions: our detailed Q&A guide.