The PPWR Compliance Compass provides a clear overview of the packaging portfolio and uses an intuitive traffic-light system to visualize compliance status.
The clock is ticking for the packaging industry: Key requirements of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will take effect on August 12,2026. To support packaging manufacturers in this monumental task, R-Cycle, together with packaging management specialist TILISCO, is presenting a new AI-based software-as-a-service solution – the PPWR Compliance Compass – at this year’s Interpack in Düsseldorf (Hall 7a, Booth C10, Start-up Zone).
AI-powered data aggregation instead of manual effort
In practice, the biggest hurdle in implementing the PPWR often lies in scattered and incomplete data. Information is often stored in different systems and formats – for example, in PDFs, Excel sheets, or emails from suppliers. This is where the PPWR Compliance Compass comes in with its AI-powered data capturing.
A specially trained artificial intelligence automatically extracts and aggregates all relevant packaging data from various sources. Missing information is easily completed with the help of specific supplier inquiries. Users receive a transparent overview of their packaging portfolio via a dashboard. As soon as all necessary packaging information is available, they can generate the legally required declaration of conformity at the click of a button.
Intelligent GAP analysis for efficient results
A key feature of the tool is its built-in GAP analysis. The system immediately compares the existing data set with the current PPWR requirements. An intuitive traffic-light system visualizes the compliance status of the entire portfolio and immediately highlights any missing or critical information. Particularly practical: Users can request the missing information from their respective suppliers directly within the tool to efficiently close data gaps.
The PPWR Compliance Compass enables rapid implementation of all currently relevant requirements while also ensuring future-proofing, as it evolves alongside regulatory requirements. The focus is on the information required to comply with PPWR regulations from the effective date of August 12, 2026 – this simplifies the process and enables timely implementation for companies, even if they do not yet have the necessary in-house expertise and resources. The scope of the tool will be gradually expanded in line with growing legal requirements, ensuring that users can continue to meet the current PPWR compliance requirements at the click of a button and get transparency regarding the regulatory landscape. To achieve this,R-Cycle draws on a large network of various expert communities that continuously address the interpretation and application of regulatory requirements.
The PPWR Compliance Compass Live
Visitors to Interpack can experience the tool’s capabilities first hand at the R-Cycle booth – from easy-to-use AI-based data capturing to the final declaration of conformity. The comprehensive demo version covers various types of packaging(FMCG, industrial, logistics, etc.) and provides a step-by-step guide to using the tool.
“Packaging manufacturers should be able to focus on what matters most, rather than wasting valuable time manually searching for and preparing data,” explains Dr.Benedikt Brenken, Director of R-Cycle. “That’s why we offer an AI-powered solution that enables users to achieve rapid PPWR compliance based on a streamlined and easy-to-use platform.”
A key advantage of the solution is its technological backbone: The system uses open and global GS1 standards. These form the global “language of business” and ensure a future-proof infrastructure that enables seamless interoperability between manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers.
Exclusive Partnership: Regulatory Expertise Meets Digital Innovation
The development of the PPWR Compliance Compass is the result of an exclusive partnership between ProData GmbH and TILISCO GmbH. This collaboration combines TILISCO’s technical and regulatory expertise in comprehensive packaging management with ProData’s proven R-Cycle platform for the digitization of packaging data. The unique value proposition for the customer: The software incorporates the necessary expertise to comply with complex EU regulations and is based on R-Cycle’s proven data standards, which are already used by a community of over 50 renowned companies across the entire value chain.