PPWR Technical File (Annex VII): What Packaging Companies Must Prepare Before August 12, 2026

Quick answer: PPWR Annex VII technical file Every packaging manufacturer must compile a technical file (Annex VII of EU Regulation 2025/40) before signing the Declaration of Conformity. It contains the evidence that your packaging meets PPWR requirements on minimisation, recyclability, recycled content, and labelling. No notified body is required — this is Module A (internal production control). Retention: 5 years for single-use packaging, 10 years for reusable. Market surveillance authorities can demand access within 10 days. Deadline: 12 August 2026.