Launch of Analytical Service to Support Compliance with EU PPWR (Packaging Regulation)

Tokai Techno Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture; President and CEO: Akira Ichida) has launched an analytical service to support compliance with the EU's (European Union) Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR: Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation).

The PPWR is a new European regulation requiring the management of hazardous substances in packaging materials and improvements in recyclability. It is expected to impact not only companies exporting products to the EU but also their entire supply chains. As Japanese companies urgently prepare for the regulation's implementation, inquiries to our company, particularly from the manufacturing sector, have surged.

For many years, Tokai Techno has supported quality assurance and environmental regulatory compliance for manufacturers through services such as RoHS directive testing, hazardous chemical analysis in products, and PFAS analysis. Leveraging our accumulated analytical expertise and extensive track record, our newly launched PPWR compliance service will support clients by analyzing hazardous chemicals in packaging materials.

Background of Development

In recent years, the EU has rapidly strengthened environmental regulations aimed at achieving a circular economy. Among these, the PPWR is a comprehensive framework covering the design, use, and recycling of packaging materials, and is expected to significantly affect Japanese companies.

Industries such as automotive, electronics, chemicals, food, and logistics are increasingly required to ensure their packaging complies with environmental regulations. As a result, establishing quality assurance systems for packaging—beyond just the products themselves—has become a critical challenge.

In response to this market demand, Tokai Techno has launched its new PPWR compliance analytical service.

Service Features

- Analysis of hazardous chemicals in packaging materials required for PPWR compliance - Utilization of extensive expertise gained from product analyses such as RoHS testing - One-stop support for environmental regulatory compliance, including PFAS analysis - Support from technical consultation to full analysis for a wide range of manufacturing industries

This enables clients to confidently navigate the increasingly complex European environmental regulations.

https://www.tokai-techno.co.jp/product-service/er-analysis/eu-ppwr/

Future Outlook

With the launch of PPWR support services, Tokai Techno will further strengthen its support for compliance with both European and domestic environmental regulations.

Going forward, we will continue to leverage analytical technologies as our core strength to support our clients' quality assurance, environmental compliance, and sustainability management, contributing to the enhancement of regional manufacturing competitiveness and the realization of a sustainable society.

CEO Statement

"Compliance with European regulations is no longer just a challenge for exporters, but for their entire supply chains. As an analytical company, we will leverage our technical expertise to support regional enterprises in confidently entering overseas markets."

Company Overview

Tokai Techno Co., Ltd. A comprehensive analytical company offering environmental surveys, product analysis, workplace environmental measurements, and environmental consulting. Guided by the mission of "contributing to a sustainable society through visualization," we support solutions to environmental, quality, and safety challenges primarily for the manufacturing industry.

Contact for This Matter

Tokai Techno Co., Ltd. Contact: Nahoko Oichi TEL: +81-59-336-3060 E-mail: [email protected]