Where can I find a service provider or consultant to help me with PPWR implementation?

For implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) by the deadline of 12 August 2026, there are several points of contact – depending on your specific needs.

Free initial consultation Your local Chamber of Commerce (IHK equivalent) typically offers free initial consultations on compliance matters. There you will receive a first assessment of whether and how the PPWR applies to your business. The same applies to industry associations such as sector-specific federations, which often provide their own PPWR guidance documents and member advisory services.

What a QR code platform can handle A specialised PPWR QR code provider takes care of the technical side: GS1 Digital Link-compliant QR codes, machine-readable linking of all mandatory information (recycled content, material composition, sorting instructions), and standards-compliant data structures. This saves considerable time compared to in-house development.

Where legal advisors are indispensable The legal interpretation – for example, whether your packaging type qualifies as an 'innovative packaging' exemption, or how to correctly declare recycled content – requires a lawyer or management consultant specialising in packaging law. Firms such as Ramboll, KPMG, or law firms specialising in circular economy (e.g. Noerr, CMS) have PPWR expertise.

Certification bodies and laboratories For verification of recycled content or recyclability requirements, accredited bodies such as DIN CERTCO, TÜV Rheinland or cyclos-HTP issue the relevant certifications.

For a binding assessment tailored to your specific product and supply chain situation, please contact your responsible Chamber of Commerce or an accredited industry body.