What changed between the adopted text of 22 Nov 2023 and the adopted text of 24 Apr 2024

Removed:Article 64 – paragraph 2 – point a: (a) Article 8(2) of Directive 94/62/EC shall continue to apply until [OP: Please insert the date = 30 months after the entry into force of the implementing act referred to in Article 11(5)];

Removed:Article 64 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new): (aa) Article 9(1) and (2) of Directive 94/62/EC shall continue to apply with regard to the essential requirements pursuant to Annex II, point 1, first indent until 31 December 2029;

Removed:Amendment 510/rev1

Removed:Annex I – paragraph 6

Removed:Amendment: Transport trays and carry packs for flower and plants pots intended to be used only for selling and transporting

Removed:Annex I – paragraph 12: Tea or coffee bags and pads, beverage system capsules (e.g. single-serve units for tea or coffee)

Removed:Annex I – paragraph 14 a (new): Boxes used for toothpaste tubes

Removed:Amendment 511/rev1

Removed:Annex I – paragraph 15

Removed:Amendment: Flower and plants pots, including directly fillable bedding packs, used throughout different stages of production or intended to be sold with the plant

Removed:Annex I – paragraph 44 a (new): Tyre labelling stickers (EU 2020/740)

Removed:Table 1

Removed:Indicative parameters to be considered when establishing design criteria for recycling under Article 6

Removed:Annex III – paragraph 1 – introductory part: Conditions to be considered when mandating or introducing the use of compostable packaging format:

Removed:Annex III – paragraph 1 – point c: (c) it is of such biodegradable nature that it allows the packaging to undergo physical, chemical, thermal or biological decomposition, including anaerobic digestion, resulting ultimately in conversion into carbon dioxide and water, new microbial biomass, mineral salts, and, in the absence of oxygen, methane,

Removed:Annex III – paragraph 1 – point e: (e) its use significantly reduces the contamination of compost with non-compostable packaging and does not cause any problems in bio-waste processing;

Removed:Annex IV – Part I – point 1: 1. Product protection: packaging design shall ensure the product protection from the point of packaging or filling until the end use, with a view to prevent significant product damage, loss, deterioration or waste. Requirements may consist of protection against mechanical or chemical damage, vibration, compression, humidity, light, oxygen, microbiological infection, pest, deterioration of organoleptic properties etc. and include references to specific legislation setting out requirements on product quality. Protection measures may include necessary anti-tamper, anti-theft and anti-counterfeit provisions.

Removed:Annex IV – Part I – point 3 a (new): 3a. Packaging functionality: the packaging design shall ensure its functionality, including criteria for consumers’ products acceptance. Design elements required to indicate distinctive product recognition, intellectual property rights or geographical indications of origin under Union legislation shall be respected.

Removed:Annex IV – Part I – point 6: 6. Legal requirements: the packaging design shall ensure that the packaging and packaged product can comply with the applicable legislation including the protection of geographical indications under Union legislation or legal protection under intellectual property rights.

Removed:Annex IV – Part II – paragraph 1 – point a: (a) for each performance criterion as listed in Part I, a list of design requirements which prevent further reduction of the packaging weight or volume without endangering the packaging functionality, including safety and hygiene, for the packaged product, packaging and user. The method used for the identification of these design requirements shall be described, and the reasons preventing further reduction of the packaging weight or volume shall be explained. All reduction opportunities with a given packaging material shall be investigated, such as the reduction of any superfluous layer which does not perform a packaging function. Substitution of one packaging material with another shall not be considered sufficient;

Removed:Amendments 391cp1 and 512

Removed:Amendments 391cp2 and 513

Removed:Amendment 391cp3

Removed:Annex VI – Part A – paragraph 3 a (new): Open loop systems established prior to the entry into force of this Regulation shall be exempted from the requirements under Part A, 1. (a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (g).

Removed:Annex VI – part B – point 1: 1 The reconditioning process shall not create risks to the health and safety of those responsible for doing so and minimize its impact on the environment. It shall be operated in accordance with applicable legislation on contact sensitive materials, waste and industrial emissions.

Removed:Annex VI – part C - point b: (b) contain a measuring device allowing the end user to know the exact quantity purchased

Removed:Annex X – paragraph 2 – point j: (j) part of the annual turnover of the system operator is used for public awareness campaigns on the management of packaging waste;

Removed:Annex X – paragraph 2 – point l a (new): (la) Member States shall take into account the factors referred to in point (l) (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) when a digital deposit and return system is put in place and not organised at the level of the final distributors;

Removed:Annex X – paragraph 2 – point o: (o) all deposit bearing packaging that is to be collected by a DRS system is clearly labelled, so that the end users can easily identify the need to return such packaging.

Removed:Annex X – paragraph 3: In addition to the minimum requirements, Member States may set additional requirements, as appropriate, in order to ensure the fulfilment of the objectives of this Regulation, in particular to increase the purity of the collected packaging waste, reduce litter or promote other circular economy objectives such as ensuring a safe and fair access to recycled feedstock for use in applications that allow further recyclability and may be re-used in the same way or for the same or similar product category it comes from.