Sustainability

EU’s Declaration of Conformity

What is the Declaration of Conformity (DoC)?

In the world of the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is the most critical document you will hold. It is a formal, legally binding statement that your packaging meets all EU requirements for safety, recyclability, and material standards.

Think of it as a mandatory sustainability packaging record for packaging that prepares your products for the market—officially connecting the raw materials to the final package in the consumer’s hand.

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The Manufacturer Responsibility

A common point of confusion in the new regulation is who “signs” the paper. Under Art. 3 of the PPWR, the filler (you – our customer) is defined as the Manufacturer.

By issuing the DoC, you, as the manufacturer, assume the formal responsibility for the packaging’s compliance. It is a declaration to the authorities (and your consumers) that your packaging stands behind the legal requirement of your packaging.

Why the DoC Matters

While it is a legal requirement, the DoC offers three major strategic advantages:

Risk Mitigation: It protects your business during national audits by providing a clear audit trail.

Fighting Greenwashing: It provides the “hard proof” behind sustainability claims.

Consumer Trust: In an era of high transparency, being able to point to a formal conformity assessment builds immense brand equity.

How Envases Europe Powers Your DoC

You cannot draft a DoC without the specific technical data that sits behind the packaging materials. This is where our partnership becomes vital. As your supplier, Envases Europe provides the “building blocks” for your declaration:

Technical Documentation (Annex VII): We provide the material specifications and drawings.
Safety Assurance (Art. 5): We supply the declarations regarding PFAS and heavy metal limits.
Traceability: We maintain full production history to ensure every component in your DoC is accounted for.

Harmonizing our data with upcoming EU regulations simplifies your Declaration of Conformity (DoC) procedure. And remember: Keep your DoC and technical documentation on file for 5 years (for single-use packaging) to stay compliant with EU audit standards.

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Don’t hesitate to contact our Sustainability team. We take our environmental responsibility seriously in all our operations. That’s why we identify, control, and measure our activities, striving to reduce our environmental impact.

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