Thai PPWR network outlines EU packaging support and a November workshop

Key summary

The Thailand Climate Business Network (ThaiCBN) and Thailand PPWR Consortium announced cooperation to help Thai businesses prepare for the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). According to the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), the event took place at Kasikornbank’s Phahonyothin building in Bangkok on October 30, 2026, bringing together public agencies, industry and research organizations.

MTEC plans to contribute materials-science and packaging expertise to design, material selection and post-use management consistent with circular-economy principles. The network includes MTEC, the Federation of Thai Industries, the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Central Pattana and Kasikornbank. A stated aim is to connect businesses, particularly SMEs, with experts and tools to assess readiness and develop practical adjustment plans.

The announcement described issues spanning efficient resource use, reduced unnecessary materials, reuse and recycling design, recycled content, chemical management and conformity assessment. It noted that some detailed requirements and assessment methods remain under development. Working groups will address packaging design and implementation, testing and conformity assessment, and policy and communications.

MTEC said an intensive follow-up workshop is planned for November 13, 2026, during SX 2026 at Bangkok’s Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. It is intended to help firms identify improvements and appropriate packaging-management approaches.