Italy’s proposal to extend the composting requirement for packaging under the PPWR – TÜV Rheinland DIN CERTCO provides certification support

The PPWR, which comes into force on 12 August 2026, marks the start of a new era in packaging regulation. This regulation requires only certain packaging like tea bags or fruit labels to be industrially compostable while member states can define additional national compostability requirements. Now, Italy has prepared a proposal to add further product categories that are required to be industrially compostable according to EN 13432 for four additional product categories, additional to the European Union PPWR requirements.

The proposal requires that from 1 January 2030 these additional product categories shall be certified industrially compostable.

a) single-use plastic packaging for pre-packaged fresh fruit and vegetables weighing less than 1.5 kg

b) single-use plastic packaging for food and beverages, pre-filled and intended for consumption on the premises of hotels, restaurants and catering establishments

c) single-use plastic packaging used in the hotel, restaurant and catering sectors containing individual portions of condiments, including preserves, sauces, coffee cream and sugar, with the exception of the following cases:

• such packaging is provided together with take-away ready-prepared food intended for immediate consumption without the need of any further preparation
• packaging required to ensure safety and hygiene in facilities where individual medical care is provided, such as hospitals, clinics or care homes

d) single-use flexible packaging for cosmetics and hygiene products for use in the hospitality sector, as described in the ATECO 2025 classification of economic activities, intended exclusively for individual bookings and to be disposed of before the arrival of the next guest.

With our DINgeprüft certification scheme TÜV Rheinland DIN CERTCO offers reliable certification of industrially compostable products according to DIN EN 13432.

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