compliance teamEnvironmental labelling in Italy: material codes and sorting information
Step 1
Photograph every component
Step 2
Map materials and codes
Step 3
Draft Italian sorting information
Step 4
Record implementation and PPWR transition
| Control | Evidence to retain |
|---|---|
| Scope | Entity, product, channel, stream and source |
| External action | Version, date, authorised filer and issued receipt |
| Maintenance | Source data, approval, invoice and next deadline |
Two layers of information
In-scope packaging generally requires the material-identification codes from Decision 97/129/EC. In-scope packaging intended for consumers also needs sorting information that is understandable to the Italian consumer.
Special-sector rules and exceptions require a separate check. Review each manually separable component rather than assuming a correct outer carton settles the complete pack.
Connect the pack to any digital channel
Official Italian guidance allows environmental information to be provided or supplemented through digital channels such as QR codes, apps or websites in the circumstances it describes.
The physical access point, destination content, languages, product-to-pack mapping and change control should remain usable for the life of the packaging.
Treat an audit as an action list, not a certificate
A labelling audit can map photos and specifications to likely codes, Italian sorting text, open questions and implementation actions. The producer remains responsible for the finished packaging.
PPWR introduces harmonised labelling from 12 August 2028 or later where the regulation ties application to implementing acts. Keep the current Italian file and the transition note separate.
Conclusion
Scope comes before a form. Connect the legal entity, product, sales channel and EPR stream to the rule that actually applies.
Evidence must remain traceable. Keep source data, versions, approvals, filings, receipts and every record issued by an external body.
Third-party decisions are never guaranteed. CONAI, public registers, collective systems and marketplaces control their own procedures, timing and decisions.