The role of the producer In addition, the role of the producer takes on special importance, as they must comply with the obligations arising from extended producer responsibility, including joining a collective or individual scheme and registering with the producer registers established in the various Member States where they market their products. In Spain, these obligations were already included in Royal Decree 1055/2022 on packaging and packaging waste, but many companies will need to pay particular attention to the specific requirements of other European markets in which they operate. Beyond the obligations that begin to apply in August 2026, the Regulation establishes a timetable of requirements that will set the agenda for the sector over the next decade. Among these, those set out in Article 6, relating to design for recycling and recyclability at scale, stand out, with milestones in 2030, 2035, and 2040. The perfume and cosmetics sector has been preparing for this scenario for years. In collaboration with Ecoembes and Ecovidrio, several sector-specific ecodesign guides have been developed, enabling the incorporation of circularity criteria into packaging development. However, achieving future targets will require continued innovation in packaging design and, at the same time, decisive progress in developing sorting and recycling infrastructure. Large-scale recyclability will depend not only on the efforts of companies but also on the capacity of the entire system to ensure that packaging can be effectively recycled. It is, therefore, a shared challenge that demands a national vision and close collaboration between public administrations, waste management companies, recyclers, and industry. Incorporating post-consumer recycled material Another major challenge will be the incorporation of postconsumer recycled material into plastic packaging, with mandatory targets for 2030 and 2040. Compliance will entail significant changes in packaging design, material selection, and, in certain cases, even in the development of cosmetic formulations to ensure compatibility with the new recycled materials. It will be necessary to intensify the work that many companies are already undertaking in this area to ensure the availability of high-quality recycled materials suitable for the sector’s requirements. Companies will also need to prepare to comply with other design requirements established in the Regulation, such as the minimization of packaging provided for in Article 10 and the limitation of empty space in collective, transport, and e-commerce packaging regulated in Article 24. Both requirements will promote more efficient packaging design and contribute to reducing unnecessary material consumption. From the perfumery and cosmetics sector, we are supporting companies through this regulatory transition. Through technical workshops, seminars, responses to inquiries, and support documents, we are working to facilitate the interpretation and practical application of the Regulation. Among these initiatives, the development of a sector-specific FAQ document stands out. This document is designed as a support tool to address the main questions raised by this new legislation. The implementation of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 will not be an immediate process, but rather a journey that will unfold over the coming years. Successfully navigating this transition will require foresight, collaboration among all stakeholders in the value chain, and a firm commitment to innovation and ecodesign. Undoubtedly, this represents a significant challenge for our sector, but also an opportunity to strengthen its commitment to sustainability and move towards a packaging model fully aligned with the objectives of the European circular economy. 32TEMA CENTRAL I MAIN TOPIC El sector cosmético ante el nuevo Reglamento de envases: cambios y retos para integrar la nueva normativa en el sector The cosmetics sector facing the new packaging regulations: changes and challenges for integrating the new rules into the sector Lucía Jiménez, Adjunta a la Dirección de Sostenibilidad de Stanpa Lucía Jiménez, Attached to the Head of Sustainability at Stanpa
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