Lappa Newsletter – May 2026
Product update
New service in L’Authorize — Digital Compliance Labels
Businesses can now generate QR-code compliance labels directly within L’Autorize. Each label links to a digital layer of product information that can be updated without reprinting physical packaging. The service covers PPWR requirements, EPR registration data, GPSR details, disposal instructions, AR product data, and country-specific information in a single workflow.
Rather than maintaining separate label versions for each market or triggering costly reprints whenever regulations change, businesses can update their digital compliance data in real time. Learn more
Smart Search is now available in L’Invoice
L`Invoice users can now search faster across E-Documents, Documents, and Customers. Smart Search checks multiple fields at once and helps find documents or clients even with incomplete or slightly inaccurate search queries.
Registration Tracker is now available in the system
Users can now track registration progress directly in Settings, including current status, status history, required actions, appeals, corrections, and final approval or rejection. Email notifications will also alert clients when action is needed, making the registration process clearer and more transparent.
EPR News
France Requires Eco-Design Plans for Chemical Product Producers
Producers and importers of chemical products registered under the EcoDDS scheme must now prepare a Prevention and Eco-design Plan in French. The deadline is 30 July 2026. Companies registered under both the DDS and ABJ sectors must submit two separate plans — one for each sector.
For a full overview of EPR obligations in France and how they interact with EcoDDS requirements. Learn more about France EPR
New Greece Packaging Labelling Guide
Lappa has published a dedicated guide to packaging labelling requirements for the Greek market. It explains which labels are legally required — including EU material codes, the recycling symbol, and the Green Dot — and clarifies that a separate EMPA/EOAN consumer label is not required under Greek rules, a common point of confusion for businesses entering the market.
Find out exactly which labels your packaging needs for Greece. Read the Greece packaging labelling guide
France introduces mandatory B2B packaging reporting
Starting from July 2026, France will require companies to report industrial and commercial B2B packaging under its EPR framework. This means that packaging used in business operations, logistics, distribution, and professional sales will no longer fall under previous exemptions.
Companies placing packaging on the French market should prepare in advance by reviewing their B2B packaging flows, collecting reporting data, and checking whether registration with an approved eco-organization is required. The reform comes shortly before broader EU packaging changes under the PPWR, making early compliance planning especially important. Read more about France EPR
EU may postpone Authorized Representative deadline
The European Commission has proposed postponing the Authorized Representative requirement for EU-based companies until 1 January 2035. This would affect businesses established in one EU Member State that sell products subject to EPR obligations in another Member State where they are not established.
However, the delay would not apply to non-EU sellers. Companies based outside the EU would still need to comply with the Authorized Representative requirement by 12 August 2026, so they should continue preparing for local EPR representation, registration, and reporting obligations. Learn more
California Introduces the First Textile EPR Law in the US
Under SB 707, California has established the first mandatory textile extended producer responsibility programme in the United States. From 1 July 2026, producers of apparel, footwear, and home textiles sold in California must be registered with an approved Producer Responsibility Organisation. Businesses should confirm whether they fall within the definition of a textile producer and prepare for upcoming fee and reporting requirements.
For a full breakdown of SB 707 and what textile producers need to do before 1 July 2026. Read more about California Textile EPR
Lappa makes EPR rules easy to follow. We register, report, and ensure your avoidance of costly fines — all in one place. Get a Fee Quote | Book a Demo
PPWR News
France Packaging Labels and PPWR Guide
Our new guide covers what packaging labels are required in France right now — Triman, Info-tri, and material codes — and what will change from 12 August 2026 under PPWR. It also addresses future EU sorting pictograms, Declaration of Conformity requirements, PFAS limits on packaging materials, and the practical steps brands should take to update their packaging artwork before the deadline.
Read the full guide for France-specific packaging label requirements under PPWR. Read the France packaging labels and PPWR guide
What Is the Difference Between PPWR and EPR
PPWR and EPR are related but separate frameworks — and compliance with one does not automatically satisfy the other. EPR is a financial and administrative system covering collection and recycling funding; PPWR sets binding requirements for packaging design, composition, labelling, and conformity documentation. For businesses already registered with packaging PROs across the EU, PPWR introduces additional obligations that fall entirely outside existing EPR reporting.
Our new article explains what changes, who is affected, and what companies should prepare for before August. Read the PPWR vs EPR article
Lappa helps businesses prepare for PPWR and stay compliant with evolving EU packaging rules — all in one place. Get a Fee Quote | Book a Demo
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FAQ
about Lappa
Who is Lappa
Lappa is a compliance platform that helps businesses manage tax, EPR, e-invoicing, product compliance, and reporting obligations across different countries. The platform brings together regulatory expertise and digital tools to simplify international compliance for companies selling globally.
What is L’Invoice
L’Invoice is Lappa’s solution for electronic invoicing and digital document exchange. It helps businesses issue, receive, validate, store, and manage e-documents in line with local e-invoicing rules and technical requirements.
What is L’Autorize
L’Autorize is Lappa’s product compliance solution. It helps businesses manage product-related obligations, including authorized representative services, GPSR requirements, product documentation, and digital compliance labels for packaging and product information.
Which countries does Lappa cover
Lappa supports compliance in multiple countries across Europe and other international markets. The platform helps companies manage country-specific requirements for EPR, VAT, e-invoicing, product compliance, and reporting, depending on the business model and target markets.
How can Lappa help businesses selling internationally
Lappa helps international sellers stay compliant by centralizing registration, reporting, document management, e-invoicing, and product compliance processes in one platform. This reduces manual work, improves transparency, and helps businesses adapt faster to changing local regulations.
