Advocacy Groups Urge Legislative Bodies to Approve PPWR Suspensions Due to Implementation…
What happened
The implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is causing confusion, legal uncertainty, and disproportionate burden for small businesses. SMEunited, an umbrella group for SME associations, stated that the implementation is failing to deliver the promised simplification. The group is calling on the co-legislators—the European Parliament and the relevant Member States—to approve suspensions regarding the obligation to appoint authorised representatives in every Member State.
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Why it matters
The issues stem from the lack of legal certainty since the first obligations became applicable on August 12, 2026. SMEs are citing continued fragmentation and insufficient guidance while selling across borders. The group argues that the European Commission, Parliament, and Member States must prioritize short-term measures to provide relief for small businesses.
Advocacy groups are urging the European Parliament and Commission to prioritize SME issues, pushing for rapid advancement of Omnibus proposals and executive responsibility.
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Who's involved
- SMEunitedUmbrella group for associations of SMEs based in Brussels, advocating for policy changes.
- parliamentLegislative body called upon to approve necessary suspensions regarding the PPWR.
- European CommissionExecutive branch facing calls for executive relief regarding the PPWR implementation.
- European ParliamentParliamentary body called upon to advance policy proposals and approve suspensions.
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The entities involved
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SMEunited
umbrella group for associations of SMEs based in Brussels, Belgium
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parliament
legislative body of government
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European Commission
executive branch of the European Union