On August 12, 2026, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will fully take effect, replacing the old Packaging Directive 94/62/EC. Ordinary PP woven bags and FIBC bulk bags are both covered—there is no exemption. The regulation applies to all industrial packaging placed on the EU market, including grain bags, fertilizer bags, chemical bulk bags, and feed bags. For exporters, preparation must begin now.