Apr 29th, 2025
3 mins
An updated version of the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), referred to as v1.1, has been published by PackUK today.
This latest update has been created following feedback from industry on RAM v1, which was published on 23 December 2024.
The updated RAM V1.1 guidance can be found on Gov.uk.
The RAM methodology will enable large packaging producers to assess the recyclability of their household packaging and produce a red/amber/green output, which will inform the level of fee modulation payable for that material from year 2 of pEPR.
Producers are required to apply the methodology for household packaging placed on the market from 1 January 2025, with the first reporting deadline being 1 October 2025.
Only large producers (also known as ‘large organisations’) must report their recyclability assessment data. Find out about small and large producers.
You only need to collect and report recyclability assessment data if you are responsible for household packaging.
Join the Circular Economy stakeholder forum
At the May stakeholder forum, Defra will deliver a presentation on RAM v1.1. There will also be an opportunity for stakeholders to ask in-depth questions and relay feedback.
- Date: Tuesday 6 May 2025
- Time: 14:30 – 16:00
- Registration: Please register for the forum on Microsoft Teams Live
Please direct any questions about RAM v1.1 to the pEPR helpdesk.
