EPR packaging data requirements to be implemented

As reported by British Print, extended producer responsibility data requirements will be implemented in January 2023 to help businesses prepare

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) will impact the industry especially packaging producers. EPR for packaging will move the full cost of dealing with packaging waste from households away from local taxpayers and councils to the packaging producers (applying the ‘polluterpays principle’), giving producers responsibility for the costs of their packaging throughout its life cycle. This will encourage producers to reduce their use of packaging and use packaging which is easier to recycle. Producers will pay more for less sustainable packaging, incentivising packaging that uses less material and is easier to recycle. Producers will also be expected to meet ambitious new recycling targets and use clear unambiguous labelling of recyclability to make it easy for consumers to do the right thing. Those affected by the new EPR for packaging will need to report their packaging data.

If you have any questions email the EPR helpdesk at eprhelp@bpif.org.uk