Article 39 of Regulation (EU) 2025/40, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
| Applies from | August 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Binds | Manufacturers |
| Evidence | Locked read in the EUR-Lex text |
The declaration states that the requirements in or pursuant to Articles 5 to 12 have been met. It follows the model structure in Annex VIII, contains the elements of the Annex VII module, and must be kept continuously updated. It is drawn up in or translated into a language required by the member state where the packaging is placed or made available. Where more than one Union act requires a declaration, a single declaration is drawn up where appropriate; it names the acts and their publication references and may be a dossier of the individual declarations. By drawing it up, the manufacturer assumes responsibility for the packaging's compliance (Art. 39(4)). It is kept with the technical documentation at the disposal of national authorities for 5 years after single-use packaging, and 10 years after reusable packaging, has been placed on the market, and a copy is made available to authorities on request (Annex VII, point 4).
What the declaration of conformity covers on each date, and who signs and keeps it, is on the declaration of conformity page.