{"product_id":"ppwr-2030-forpackningsminimering-artikel10-bilaga-iv-provning","title":"PPWR 2030 – packaging minimization, Annex IV and certificate of analysis | Word\/PDF\/Excel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can a packaging manufacturer or importer demonstrate that a package’s weight and volume are as small as its function allows?\u003c\/strong\u003e This slim PPWR package provides a documented workflow for packaging specification, Annex IV assessment, real-world reduction trials, technical evidence, and redesign decisions. It fills the gap between a general PPWR policy and the product-specific justification required by Article 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew minimisation requirements from 1 January 2030:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regulation (EU) 2025\/40, Articles 10.1–10.2, requires manufacturers or importers to design packaging with the minimum weight and volume necessary to fulfil its actual function. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a 2026 preparation package for upcoming requirements, not a claim that the 2030 requirements already apply.\u003c\/strong\u003e Older relevant minimum requirements during the transition must be checked separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #2d6284;background:#eff6fa;padding:16px;border-radius:10px;margin:16px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Swedish working documents + Swedish guide + English User Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e, each in editable Word (.docx) and searchable, printable PDF (.pdf) format. In addition, \u003cstrong\u003ean Excel workbook with nine tabs\u003c\/strong\u003e. A total of \u003cstrong\u003e7 document types and 15 customer files in a ZIP\u003c\/strong\u003e. The five working templates are available only in Swedish; the English file is a user guide. The PDF files do not contain interactive fillable fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #2d6284;background:#eff6fa;padding:16px;border-radius:10px;margin:16px 0\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Files Contain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRole and design table, eight functional criteria from Annex IV, justification of technical limits, measurement and testing protocols, comparison of design alternatives, evidence and non-conformance chain, and human sign-off. No Excel formula certifies the product’s legal compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs the Package Right for Your Company?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003epackaging manufacturers, importers, packaging developers, technical buyers, quality managers, and brand owners with their own packaging responsibilities\u003c\/strong\u003e who need to gather real evidence before making design changes. The package is particularly relevant when product protection, hygiene, logistics, information space, or recycling requirements prevent a simple weight reduction. For a full EU declaration or a broad overview of PPWR, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ppwr-packaging-compliance-2026-2027-swedish-english-technical-documentation-eu-declaration-epr-reuse-word-pdf-excel\"\u003ethe broader PPWR basic package\u003c\/a\u003e is better suited; for evidence from material suppliers, see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ppwr-article-16-supplier-material-evidence-non-conformance\"\u003ePPWR Article 16 – Supplier Material Evidence\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExactly What Is Included in the ZIP Package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;max-width:100%\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;min-width:700px;width:100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eCustomer File \/ Template\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003e01 Packaging Specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eOperator role, packaging ID, function, dimensions, weight, material, and version baseline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSwedish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003e02 Minimisation Assessment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eAll eight criteria in Annex IV, technical design limits, calculation, and evidence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSwedish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003e03 Reduction Trials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eTest plan, before\/after, transport\/protection tests, measurement method, batch variation, and retesting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSwedish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003e04 Technical Evidence Annex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDrawings, studies, test reports, standard references, and Article 10.4 tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSwedish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003e05 Redesign Decision\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDecision memo with responsibility, non-conformance, action plan, and human GO\/NO-GO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSwedish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003e06 Swedish User Guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eWorkflow, legal dates, common misunderstandings, Excel, and sources\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSwedish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003e07 English User Guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eInstructions for using the Swedish templates; not translated English working templates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDOCX + PDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003e08 Excel Register\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNine tabs: Overview, Packaging, Criteria, Design Alternatives, Testing, Evidence Register, Non-conformances, Decisions, and Read Me\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSwedish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #cedce8;padding:8px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top\"\u003eXLSX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Eight Criteria in Annex IV\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assessment systematically covers \u003cstrong\u003eproduct protection; manufacturing and filling processes; logistics; packaging function; necessary product information; hygiene and safety; legal requirements; and recycled content, recyclability, and reuse\u003c\/strong\u003e. For each criterion, the user must document the functional requirement, why further reduction is not possible without compromising function, the investigation carried out, actual test evidence, and any remaining uncertainty. Marketing or general consumer acceptance is not sufficient as a standalone reason for larger packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExcel – Check Weight, Volume, and Evidence Without False Approvals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workbook’s nine tabs link packaging ID → Annex IV criterion → design alternative → testing → evidence → non-conformance → decision. It calculates \u003cstrong\u003epercentage changes in weight and volume\u003c\/strong\u003e from the user’s own numerical input and warns of incorrect zero values, missing tests, failed tests, closed non-conformances without retesting, and GO without a named sign-off. \u003cstrong\u003eThe results refer only to administrative and mathematical checks, not a legal minimum level.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calculated rectangular outer volume is not the same as actual empty space or the legally minimum permitted packaging dimension. No fictitious test customers or fabricated test reports are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use the Templates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine whether the company is responsible as a manufacturer or importer under the relevant article and which packaging object the assessment applies to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine the baseline version, material, actual dimensions, weight, function, and batch variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTest each of Annex IV’s eight criteria with technical reasons and applicable legal sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConduct real before\/after tests; link the method, test result, failure, and evidence ID to the design candidate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExplain the minimum necessary weight\/volume and why further reduction cannot be made without compromising function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGather relevant evidence for the technical documentation under Article 10.4 and Annex VII.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHave a responsible person assess the risks, document a manual decision, and update the design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArticle 10 Is Not the Same as Article 24\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2025\/40\/oj\"\u003eRegulation (EU) 2025\/40\u003c\/a\u003e has two separate obligations. \u003cstrong\u003eArticle 10\u003c\/strong\u003e applies to packaging design, necessary weight and volume, and the Annex IV assessment, and these requirements enter into force on 1 January 2030. \u003cstrong\u003eArticle 24\u003c\/strong\u003e has a separate limit on maximum empty space of 50 percent for certain grouped, transport, and e-commerce packaging, applying from the later of 1 January 2030 and three years after the entry into force of the relevant implementing act. Article 24 has its own methodology. \u003cstrong\u003eThis package does not perform an Article 24 calculation, and 50 percent is not a general minimisation limit for all retail packaging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArticle 10.4 requires technical documentation with method, functional requirements, and test\/study evidence in connection with Annex VII. The EU Commission’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/?uri=CELEX:52026XC03084\"\u003eguidance C\/2026\/3084 from June 2026\u003c\/a\u003e explains the relationship between the new requirements and earlier standards. Updated harmonised standards may be introduced later; verify the correct version before making a final decision. Exemptions for certain protected designs, trademarks, and geographical indications require separate legal assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes every package have to reduce its weight by a certain percentage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Article 10 does not prescribe a general percentage. The minimum necessary weight and volume must be assessed against actual functional requirements and documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a reported weight reduction the same as being approved under PPWR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Even a large reduction may be unsuitable if product protection or other applicable requirements are compromised. The template therefore requires testing and manual sign-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the 50 percent empty space limit apply to a standard consumer package?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot generally. The specific requirement is in Article 24 and applies to certain types of packaging and operators, with its own method and date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Excel as complete technical documentation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Excel and Word files support the Article 10 assessment; Annex VII and other applicable sustainability requirements require separate documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I claim an older design protection and avoid minimisation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly after an individual assessment of all conditions in Article 10.2. The template does not claim a general exemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there an English contract or technical template in the package?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The five main templates are in Swedish. The English file is a user guide to the Swedish documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the images real test results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The percentages in the main image are illustrative examples. The actual customer package contains no fictional test values or test certificates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVersion and Limitation of Liability\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVersion 1.0, 10 November 2026. AI-assisted source review against the EU Regulation and Commission guidance; no independent lawyer or laboratory has reviewed or certified the product. It is not an official EU form, EU declaration, or legally final approval. Check current law, applicable standards, technical requirements, and conduct your own tests before practical use. Delivery via digital ZIP after manual file linking and publication on Shopify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"mb-related-articles\" data-mb-link-qa=\"2026-11-11\" aria-label=\"Related legal guides\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated legal guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the legal context for the documentation templates:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/foretag\/ppwr-2026-forpackningar-krav-12-augusti\"\u003ePPWR 2026: which packaging rules apply?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Svenska Dokumentmallar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56569756385622,"sku":"PPWR-MIN-ART10-2030-1","price":79.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/2373\/3846\/files\/ppwr-minimering-2030-huvudbild-1600.jpg?v=1794312049","url":"https:\/\/mallbutiken.se\/en\/products\/ppwr-2030-forpackningsminimering-artikel10-bilaga-iv-provning","provider":"Mallbutiken","version":"1.0","type":"link"}