By Razvan Toma · Founder · Last checked 7 November 2026 · Sources linked below
Quick answer
Packaging EPR now runs under the VerpackDG. § 1 VerpackDG: the law applies to packaging within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2025/40, the PPWR. § 68 refers to the VerpackG “in the version in force until 11 August 2026” and carries over what was done under it: a VerpackG registration counts as a VerpackDG registration (§ 68(2)), with updates due by 12 November 2026, and system participations from before 12 August 2026 run until 31 December 2026 at the latest (§ 68(1)). See do I need to re-register? 
VerpackDG § 68
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