PPWR Declaration of Conformity No Grace Period After Aug 2026

From 12 August 2026, packaging placed on the EU market must carry a valid PPWR Declaration of Conformity, and there is no grace period. Every packaging type needs signed documentation backed by a conformity assessment and technical evidence, retrievable on demand for market surveillance authorities across all 27 member states. For manufacturers managing hundreds or thousands of SKUs, that turns a paperwork question into an operational and financial exposure problem, where incomplete records can mean blocked market access and penalty risk. Manual spreadsheets and last-minute supplier chasing do not scale to a hard-cutover deadline. This is where continuous, audit-ready PPWR compliance matters, supported by automated supplier data collection, certificate validation, and always-current documentation. Certivo approaches this as an AI-powered compliance platform and system of record, using CORA-driven compliance intelligence to keep declarations and supporting evidence defensible. For teams still mapping obligations, the related PPWR August 2026 compliance guide adds context on PFAS limits and importer duties. Understand what must be ready, who is responsible, and how to avoid last-minute exposure.