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Pooling operator IPP sets out its own view of PPWR for load carriers

IPP Pooling published company guidance linking the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation to reusable transport packaging, pallets and load-carrier pooling, and describing how it says its own pooling service can support customers. This is IPP's commercial position and company guidance, not neutral regulatory advice; obligated businesses should confirm their duties against the regulation and official guidance.

Source IPP Pooling

Original date 12 Aug 2026

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Regulation (PPWR/EPR/EUDR/ISPM)

Commission confirms new EU packaging rules start to apply

DG Environment announced that the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation applies from 12 August 2026. Many of its obligations are phased in over later dates rather than becoming enforceable in full on that day, so businesses should check which requirements apply to them and when.

Source European Commission (DG Environment)

Original date 11 Aug 2026

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Pooling

CHEP urges UK exporters to review pallet arrangements for PPWR

CHEP advises UK exporters to review how reusable pallets, containers and other transport packaging are managed as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation begins to apply. The operational guidance is CHEP’s own assessment.

Source CHEP UK

Original date 11 Aug 2026

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Regulation (PPWR/EPR/EUDR/ISPM)

PackUK publishes its 2026-27 operational plan

The packaging EPR scheme administrator published its operational plan for 2026-27, setting out how it intends to run scheme administration, fee and payment operations, and the handling of producer liabilities across the year.

Source PackUK / GOV.UK

Original date 10 Aug 2026

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Regulation (PPWR/EPR/EUDR/ISPM)

Pallet supplier issues PPWR guidance for exporters shipping into the EU

A pallet manufacturer published its reading of what the EU packaging regulation changes for buyers shipping palletised goods into the EU. This is company guidance, not regulatory advice — check the Commission and national texts before acting.

Source Hinton Lumber Products

Original date 6 Aug 2026

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Regulation (PPWR/EPR/EUDR/ISPM)

Supplier flags EPAL declaration of conformity for exporters

A pallet manufacturer points exporters to EPAL's published EU declaration of conformity for its pallets and explains why buyers are now requesting the paperwork. Interpretation is the company's; the declaration itself is EPAL's document.

Source Hinton Lumber Products

Original date 21 Jul 2026

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Used, reconditioned, repair & returns

Operator makes the case for pallet buy-back and recovery under PPWR

Rotom set out how buy-back and recovery schemes keep pallets in circulation and how the company links that to packaging-regulation obligations. Company guidance, not regulatory advice.

Source Rotom

Original date 14 Jul 2026

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Regulation (PPWR/EPR/EUDR/ISPM)

Commission updates EUDR product scope and supporting tools

DG Environment set out updates to the EU Deforestation Regulation product scope and to the information system supporting compliance. The stated application timetable is 30 December 2026 for large and medium operators, and for certain micro and small operators already covered by the EU Timber Regulation, with 30 June 2027 for other micro and small operators.

Source European Commission (DG Environment)

Original date 13 Jul 2026

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Regulation (PPWR/EPR/EUDR/ISPM)

Supplier explains the PPWR ‘first warehouse’ point for exporters

A pallet manufacturer sets out how it understands the point at which packaging obligations attach in the EU supply chain, and what exporters ask of pallet suppliers as a result. Company guidance only; verify against the regulation.

Source Hinton Lumber Products

Original date 1 Jul 2026

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Regulation (PPWR/EPR/EUDR/ISPM)

Operator publishes a PPWR implementation update for load carriers

Rotom published an update on how it reads the move from packaging regulation text to practical implementation for pallets and reusable containers. Company interpretation only; the regulation and national guidance govern.

Source Rotom

Original date 11 May 2026

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Regulation (PPWR/EPR/EUDR/ISPM)

Forestry Commission updates wood-packaging guidance for import and export

The Forestry Commission’s updated guidance says businesses using, producing or supplying solid wood packaging for trade must meet ISPM 15 requirements; the April update clarifies the definition of associated controlled dunnage. Pallet News should link readers to the official guidance for current requirements.

Source Forestry Commission

Original date 22 Apr 2026

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Ports & customs

European Commission confirms political agreement on EU customs reform

The European Commission's own customs union page confirmed agreement between Parliament and Council on 26 March 2026 for its most comprehensive customs reform since 1968, including a new data-driven customs architecture.

Source European Commission

Original date 26 Mar 2026

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