PPWR declaration of conformity: template and mandatory details
An EU declaration of conformity under the PPWR names the manufacturer, the unique identification of the packaging, the requirements met, the date and the signature. Our template shows the mandatory details; the declaration for a specific product is in the data sheet archive.
As of: 16.10.2026 · Reviewed by: Editorial team Elke Plastic GmbH · Information provided without guarantee, not legal advice.
Mandatory details at a glance
| Detail | Content | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Name and address | Complete and unambiguous |
| Packaging | Unique identification (item number or batch) | Matches the item you are buying |
| Requirements met | Reference to the PPWR and the requirements applied | Substance limits stated |
| Date and signature | Date of issue and signatory | Both present |
Template to complete
EU declaration of conformity (template, not legal advice)
1. Manufacturer: [name, address]
2. Packaging: [description, item number / batch]
3. We hereby declare that the packaging named above meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2025/40, in particular the substance restrictions (sum of lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium no more than 100 mg/kg) and, for food contact, the PFAS limits (Art. 5(5)).
4. Technical documentation: available on request from [contact].
5. Place, date, signature: [ ]
Specific declarations for our items: data sheet archive.
How to check a declaration from your supplier
- The manufacturer's name and address are included
- The packaging is clearly identified, for example by item number or batch
- Date and signature are present
- The technical documentation is available on request
- Evidence on heavy metals is available; for food contact, also on PFAS
- Filing by item is set up
More on this: Declaration of conformity: what you need.
Our declarations for specific items
You can find the declarations of conformity for our products live in the data sheet archive, sorted by product and available as downloads.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues the declaration of conformity?
The manufacturer of the packaging. Distributors and importers check that it is available.
Is the template legally binding?
No. The template shows the mandatory details and does not replace legal advice. The text of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 is binding.
Does a declaration have to be available for every item?
Yes, filing by item makes sense so that the declaration and the packaging can be matched unambiguously.