Is it correct that 'all environmental thresholds apply immediately after 2026/8/12'?

No. What takes effect on 2026 August 12 is primarily the documentation obligation (declaration of conformity + technical documentation), and PFAS limits for food-contact packaging. Most substantive thresholds (plastic recycled content percentage, material composition marking, etc.) don't come into force until 2028–2030 and beyond. Note: public sources differ on exact dates; confirm with the official EUR-Lex version.

PPWRPackaging regulation