EU Packaging Regulation Supplier Declaration Acceptance Criteria

IMPORTANT: This guideline is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It provides guidance for companies communicating the presence of substances documented under Article 11 of Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste. 

1. Produce them on company letterhead.
• Needs  to indicate  that the declaration  is an official company  communication of the employee making the declaration.
2. Include the proper legislative reference.
• Include the actual title of the legislation the declaration is being produced to comply with (e.g. the European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste last amended by Directive 2018/852).
• Other acceptable references:
• Directive 94/62/EC.
• Directive 94/62/EC (amendment 2018/852).
• EU Directive 94/62/EC and amendment 2018/852.
3. Include a unique reference to the packaging material(s) covered by the declaration.
4. Declare compliance status.
• State that the declaration does not include any of the substances defined by the directive.
• State that the declaration does include substances defined by the directive.
• Identify the substance(s) creating the non-compliance per packaging material.
5. Have it signed by an authorized individual.
• Name, contact details and position must be included.
6. Date the declaration.
• Declarations are likely to be rejected if they are more than one year old.