Ensuring Compliance for Global Expansion Zhejiang Feiyafu Electronics Successfully Completes EU PPWR Testing, Strengthening Its Green Supply Chain Competitiveness in Europe

Recently, Zhejiang Feiyafu Electronics Co., Ltd. (“Feiyafu Electronics”) successfully completed third-party testing of its packaging materials in accordance with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and obtained the official test report.

This compliance achievement demonstrates that the complete range of packaging materials used for our exported products, including insulators and new energy insulation columns, meets the latest EU mandatory requirements for hazardous substances and environmental performance. It provides a solid foundation for the stable supply of our products to European customers in the power grid, energy storage, rail transit, and new energy vehicle sectors, while further strengthening the environmental compliance of our European supply chain.

With the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Regulation (EU) 2025/40, entering into full application on August 12, 2026, packaging used for goods imported into the European Union is subject to new environmental compliance requirements. Non-compliant packaging may expose businesses to risks such as customs detention, significant penalties, and returned orders. Compliance with PPWR has therefore become an important requirement for manufacturers exporting products to the European market.

As a manufacturer specializing in automotive-grade insulators, charging pile components, energy storage components, photovoltaic applications, and insulation components for rail transportation, Feiyafu Electronics places a strong emphasis on compliance with the EU’s evolving environmental regulations. The company began preparing for packaging compliance upgrades at an early stage.

The recent testing covered the complete range of export packaging materials used for products shipped to the EU, including cartons, protective inserts, packing accessories, labels, and other related packaging components. Following testing by an authoritative third-party laboratory, the total content of the four heavy metals—lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium—as well as other restricted hazardous substances, was confirmed to be within the applicable PPWR limits and compliant with EU environmental requirements for industrial component packaging.

Going forward, Feiyafu Electronics can include the PPWR test report and Declaration of Conformity (DoC) in its export technical documentation. These documents can be provided to European customers, including major industrial companies such as ABB and Siemens, for supplier audits, compliance reviews, and customs verification when required.

For years, Feiyafu Electronics has integrated ESG and sustainable development principles throughout its operations, covering raw material sourcing, manufacturing, quality inspection, packaging, and final delivery.

Successfully obtaining the PPWR test report is not only an important result of the company’s proactive response to emerging EU green trade requirements and its efforts to improve environmental management across the supply chain; it also demonstrates Feiyafu Electronics’ commitment to being a responsible supplier for international customers. By strengthening packaging compliance, the company can help reduce supply chain compliance risks for its European customers while supporting more sustainable procurement practices.

Looking ahead, Feiyafu Electronics will continue to optimize packaging through lightweighting and recyclable design, establish comprehensive compliance records for packaging materials, regularly review the environmental qualifications of packaging suppliers, and closely monitor subsequent PPWR requirements, including recycled material content targets and recyclability assessments.

Through a high-standard green packaging compliance system, Feiyafu Electronics aims to support the continued expansion of its insulator product range in Europe’s renewable energy, power transmission, and distribution markets, while providing overseas customers with reliable, environmentally compliant, one-stop component supply solutions.

What Is PPWR?

PPWR stands for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, officially designated as Regulation (EU) 2025/40. It is the European Union’s latest regulatory framework governing packaging and packaging waste and will replace the nearly 30-year-old Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive 94/62/EC.

From August 12, 2026, the regulation will become fully applicable, requiring packaging placed on the EU market to comply with the relevant new requirements.

Key PPWR Compliance Requirements

1. Hazardous Substance Control

The total concentration of four heavy metals in packaging—lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium—must not exceed 100 mg/kg. Food-contact packaging is subject to strict restrictions on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Packaging and related materials must also comply with applicable REACH requirements concerning Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs).

2. Packaging Reduction

The volume and weight of packaging should not exceed the minimum level necessary to adequately protect the product. Excessive packaging should be avoided, with greater emphasis placed on packaging optimization and material efficiency.

3. Recyclability and Recycled Content Targets

PPWR introduces phased requirements to improve the recyclability of packaging and increase the use of recycled materials across different packaging categories.

4. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Businesses placing packaged products on EU markets may be required to complete packaging-related EPR registration and fulfill applicable producer responsibility obligations in the relevant EU countries.

5. Documentation and Compliance Records

Companies are required to maintain relevant packaging test reports and technical documentation and, where applicable, prepare a Declaration of Conformity (DoC). Customs authorities and customers may request compliance documentation for inspection or verification.