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Does an e-commerce shipping parcel count as packaging under the regulation?

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Yes. The regulation covers sales packaging, grouped packaging and transport packaging: the parcel, void fill and overpackaging therefore fall within scope just like the packaging visible on a shelf. The e-commerce business is responsible for its transport packaging, with an empty space ratio capped at 50% from 1 January 2030 at the earliest and reuse targets that exclude cardboard boxes. Your inventory must therefore include shipping boxes and void fill materials, as well as the product carton: this is what an inspector sees when they receive your product by parcel.

Read the source article: Who is affected by PPWR? Company roles and obligations