Need to know about the Essential Requirements for packaging

Packaging Essential Requirements have been around for a long time, but not many companies are doing much with them. The proposal for the new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation contains stricter requirements to further reduce environmental impact from packaging. 

Not only will the requirements be stricter, there will also be more enforcement. "It is time for companies to start working on it," says KIDV director Chris Bruijnes. To support the business community in this, the KIDV, in collaboration with Schuttelaar & Partners, GetPact, Plato Product consultants and Partners for Innovation, is launching a special website on the Essential Requirements. 

Sustainable packaging

Packaging is an important element of a product. The packaging makes the product unique and recognizable, and on the other hand ensures protection and less (food) waste. You make many considerations and decisions when it comes to your packaging. But does your packaging also comply with environmental legislation?

If you put packaging on the Dutch market, it must meet the so-called Essential Requirements of the Dutch Packaging Decree. These Essential Requirements stipulate that the environmental impact of a package must be minimal. That means as light and small as possible, but at the same time the packaging must fulfill its primary functions: 

• Preventing product waste.
• Ensuring product safety. 
• Protect the product throughout the chain. 
• Provide legally required information about the product.
• Distinguishing the product from other products (marketing function).

This website provides insight into the Essential Requirements and responsibilities when offering packaging on the Dutch market.

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