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IMPORTANT: ENSURE YOU HAVE REPORTED PACKAGING EPR DATA BY 31ST MAY OR RISK ENFORCEMENT ACTION!

Report Packaging Data

The Government has published an updated list of companies that have reported packaging EPR data – available online here.

This list takes account of submissions up to 14 May 2024, and highlights a very significant number of companies missing from it, including many prominent large producers.

Defra have asked that we share the following link with members which contains the key information that obligated producers will need when submitting their packaging data: Report packaging data under the new EPR for Packaging regulations

Defra will continue to highlight this obligation via their social media accounts, throughout forums and newsletters.

They will also continue to publish and refresh weekly, a public list of the large producers who have submitted data.

Organisations that are obligated under the new EPR regulations must report their 2023 packaging data to the regulator no later than 31 May 2024. After this point, regulators may take enforcement action against them.

Failure to comply with regulatory requirements may result in enforcement by the regulators and we have learnt that there is absolutely no leeway beyond 31st May 2024 for any non-compliant obligated company to not be subject to some form of enforcement action. Enforcement actions include advice and guidance, a warning letter, a formal caution and in the last resort, prosecution.

If any company has issues, please contact the EPR Helpline on 0300 060 0002 or email EPRCustomerService@defra.gov.uk

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