EC
Policy & regulatory institution
European Union
European UnionEuropean Commission
EU-level product and packaging legislation, with sector guidance and links to legal texts.
European CommissionAuthority profile
Country & jurisdiction guide
European Union packaging regulations.
EU legislation supplies a shared framework, while national authorities enforce many requirements. Food information, cosmetics, chemicals and packaging waste have distinct rules.
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ECHA
Regulatory agencyEuropean Union
European UnionECHA
Chemical classification, labelling and packaging guidance, including CLP and poison-centre notification resources.
European Chemicals AgencyAuthority profile
Rules & official guidance 4
EC
LegislationEuropean Union
European UnionFood Information to Consumers — 1169/2011
EU framework for consumer food information, including mandatory label particulars.
European CommissionIn force · amended
EC
LegislationEuropean Union
European UnionCosmetics Regulation — 1223/2009
EU cosmetic-product framework, including labelling and product responsibilities.
European CommissionIn force · amended
EC
LegislationEuropean Union
European UnionPackaging and Packaging Waste Regulation — 2025/40
EU packaging and packaging-waste framework with obligations introduced on different schedules.
European CommissionPhased application
ECHA
GuidanceEuropean Union
European UnionClassification, Labelling and Packaging — CLP
ECHA's introduction to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 and its chemical hazard communication framework.
ECHAPublished guidance
Packaging logos & symbols for European Union
Identify the mark, its issuer and the official artwork route.
Browse packaging symbolsCoverage is limited to the resources shown here. International models, local requirements and other sector authorities may also be relevant.