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Clarify what applies to you for each packaging. Kurt AI evaluates the supplier data, you approve.
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THE CHALLENGE
Does this sound familiar?
The PPWR has applied since 12 August 2026, yet in our webinar poll only one in five companies had largely implemented it. From 12 February 2027, fines of up to €10,000 per violation can be imposed in Germany, and in the worst case a sales stop.
What actually applies to us?
For one packaging you are the manufacturer, for another the importer or distributor, often several at once. This determines which obligations apply and what you have to prove. The regulation does not answer this at a glance.
The requirements keep growing
Harmonized labeling follows in 2028, and requirements on recyclability and recycled content apply from 2030. If you don’t structure your data now, you start over with every new obligation.
THE SOLUTION
Kurt AI fills in, you approve
Code Gaia works with you to clarify which role and which obligations apply for each packaging. Kurt AI reads the supplier documents and suggests every field with its source, and your team reviews and approves.
HOW IT WORKS
From ERP list to declaration of conformity in five steps
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Import packaging components
Upload your packaging components as CSV or Excel from your ERP or inventory system and group them into packaging units. For each unit you create a PPWR assessment.
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Define role and scope
Code Gaia determines your role based on your position in the supply chain: manufacturer, producer, importer, distributor, supplier or fulfillment service provider, also several at once. If you are unsure, a short questionnaire helps. This defines which requirements apply to this packaging.
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Upload documents
Upload test reports and data sheets. They serve as evidence in your documentation and as the basis for Kurt AI.
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Fill in with Fill with AI
Kurt AI analyzes the documents of the packaging unit and its components and suggests an answer for every field, with a reason and source. You accept all suggestions at once or one by one and adjust them afterwards. You close remaining gaps with a supplier request directly in the module.
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Export and share the declaration of conformity
Kurt AI also pre-fills the declaration of conformity. You download it as PDF or Excel, or share the data via Digital Pass with a link and QR code instead of emailing data sheets.
WHY CODE GAIA
Why PPWR with Code Gaia
01Proven
Proven blueprints that change when the rules change.
For your PPWR complianceA renowned law firm has reviewed the logic of the guided role check, and our team adapts it as soon as requirements change.
02Time-saving
Automation and Kurt AI take over the tedious work.
For your PPWR complianceYou upload whatever your suppliers send, from PDFs to spreadsheets in a foreign language, and Kurt AI fills in the requirements.
03Audit-proof
A complete trail behind every number.
For your PPWR complianceFor every field in your declaration of conformity you see the reason and the source document.
04Personal expertise
Sustainability experts support you in key decisions and through the audit.
For your PPWR complianceYou have a dedicated contact person for your questions.
REFERENCES
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Customer voice
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CONNECTED MODULES
Your product data keeps working
Product carbon footprint The same product catalog: your products are linked to your PCF and LCA assessments. Product carbon footprint Digital product passport Your product data is already structured. You build on it as soon as a digital product passport becomes mandatory for your product group. Digital product passport Supplier management Suppliers and their evidence in one place. Supplier management
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the PPWR
What is the PPWR?
The PPWR is the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/40). It has applied directly in all EU member states since 12 August 2026 and replaces the previous Packaging Directive. Anyone who qualifies as a manufacturer needs a conformity assessment, a declaration of conformity and technical documentation for each packaging type.
Who is affected by the PPWR?
All companies that place packaging on the EU market are affected. Which obligations apply depends on the role: manufacturer, producer, importer, distributor, supplier or fulfillment service provider. A company can have a different role, or several roles at once, for each packaging. Code Gaia clarifies the role per packaging configuration in a guided process.
What are the PPWR deadlines?
The declaration of conformity and technical documentation have been required since 12 August 2026. In Germany, fines can be imposed from 12 February 2027. Harmonized EU-wide labeling applies from 12 August 2028. Requirements on recyclability, recycled content, empty space and reuse follow from 2030.
What are the penalties for PPWR violations in Germany?
Under the German Packaging Implementation Act (Verpackungsdurchführungsgesetz), fines of up to €10,000 per violation can be imposed from 12 February 2027, for example for a missing or incorrect conformity assessment. If an official order is ignored, up to €100,000 is possible. In the worst case, authorities can prohibit sales or order a withdrawal or recall.
Do I need software for the PPWR?
Not always. With fewer than about ten packaging configurations, Excel is often enough. With every component, every supplier, every role and every target market, the amount of evidence grows. At that point at the latest, software like Code Gaia saves time, because Kurt AI suggests the fields from supplier documents and all evidence is in one place.
How do I get PPWR data from my suppliers?
In Code Gaia you upload your suppliers’ existing data sheets and test reports, in any format. Kurt AI, the AI in Code Gaia, reads the documents and suggests the fields with their source. You request missing data with a supplier questionnaire directly in the module.
How do I know which PPWR obligations apply to my company?
The obligations depend on your role for each packaging: manufacturer, producer, importer, distributor, supplier or fulfillment service provider. Several roles are possible for the same packaging. Code Gaia clarifies the role per packaging configuration in a guided process whose logic has been reviewed by a law firm.
Does Code Gaia also handle the LUCID registration?
No. Registration with the German packaging register LUCID remains your responsibility. Code Gaia covers the evidence side of the PPWR: conformity assessment, technical documentation and declaration of conformity.
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