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ERP Overview Video
Our ERP Overview video outlines who we are and what we do.
ERP UK are environmental compliance experts with two decades
of experience in making sure that businesses are compliant with
WEEE, batteries and packaging legislation.
Our aim being to build trust with companies to manage their
compliance. Please watch our video to learn more.
ERP UK is an expert in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). If you have you been directly affected by the UK’s EPR reforms – we can help!
Why is EPR for Packaging Important for Your Business?
If your business handles more than 25 tonnes of packaging in the UK and have a turnover of more than £1 million? If yes, you have legal EPR obligations to comply with for packaging.
Non-compliance is an offence and enforcement action may be taken. You may even be required to make payments for previous years for non-compliance.
Note:
- Packaging Waste Regulations have changed with certain details yet to be confirmed
- If you are a Producer under the Packaging Waste Regulations, you will be affected by
the changes
*There are companies that are not currently obligated that will also be affected.
Check with ERP UK to be sure!
Why choose ERP UK?
We are experienced to help and guide you on all aspects of producer compliance.
Including the following:
- We are 1 of only 5 operators in the UK to have WEEE, Battery and Packaging Compliance Schemes
- Our unique Data Service complements our Producer Compliance Schemes
- We are part of the Landbell Group – a leading producer compliance expert that services Europe and many parts of the world
So, if you require guidance locally, nationally, or globally – ERP UK can help.
Contact us today:
Compliance Services – uk@erp-recycling.org
EPR Fact Sheet
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What is EPR?
EPR stands for Extended Producer Responsibility. It’s an extension of the current Producer Responsibility Regulations that govern waste electrical and electronic equipment, waste batteries and packaging waste. EPR has fundamentally transformed the landscape with respect to the Packaging Waste Regulations and will affect the WEEE and Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations in the future as well.
Will you be affected by EPR?
If you are a producer under the Packaging Waste Regulations, WEEE Regulations and/or the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations, then you will be affected by EPR.
In the first phase of EPR implementation, all current packaging producers will be affected in some way by the new legislation.
Some companies that have been previously unaffected by the current Packaging Waste Regulations, (due to being below the current threshold of £2 million annual turnover and placing less than 50 tonnes of packaging onto the UK market) will also be affected for the first time.
*If you are currently not complying with the Packaging Waste Regulations and believe that you will meet the new “Small Producer” threshold (£1 million+ annual turnover and placing more than 25 tonnes of packaging onto the UK market), please contact us for further advice, help and support.
When will EPR for packaging be implemented?
EPR for packaging was launched in a phase format from 2023 with new legislation coming into force for the start of 2025.
It was confirmed at the start of 2023 that packaging producers would have to submit packaging data in a new format for the new EPR Data Reporting Regulations.
What will be the impact of EPR for packaging?
The impact of the new EPR for Packaging Regulations are:
A new “single point of compliance” for packaging, which will completely transform the current Packaging Waste Regulations – moving away from the current “shared Producer Responsibility” approach and the use of the “packaging chain” for reporting.
A new requirement for separating household packaging from non-household packaging
Household packaging waste will be managed via a new body called the “Scheme Administrator”, which will have sole authority with respect to household packaging waste. Non-household packaging waste will be captured via Packaging Compliance Schemes. Packaging obligations will be met initially via the PRN system, which will continue as an interim solution.
Data Reporting will change from annual to bi-annual
The first submission of bi-annual packaging data will be required by 1st October 2023, based on packaging handled from 1st January to 30th June.
However, more time has now been given for the 2023 bi-annual submissions.
See our story on Packaging Data Reporting – Regulatory Deadline Extension
An additional data reporting element for producers “Nation Data”
Producers will be required to break down the UK packaging data that is normally reported to the Agencies into the four nations of the UK (i.e., England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland). For Year 1, the 2023 packaging data will be split by UK Nation and need to be reported by December 2024.
Although the current PRN system is scheduled to continue until at least 2026/2027, Producers handling household packaging will also have to start paying additional costs on top of PRN charges to pay for the collection, treatment, and recycling of packaging from households.
The introduction of mandatory labelling requirements
Producers will be required to label packaging using the “Recycle Now” trademarks (“Recycle” / Do Not Recycle”).
An increase in compliance costs
With EPR being the most significant shake-up of the Producer Responsibility system in over 20 years, producers will need access to timely updates and guidance to achieve a smooth EPR transition.
Make an enquiry today
If you would like to find out more about EPR Compliance and the benefits ERP can offer your business,
please complete our enquiry form:
For all EPR enquiries
- Direct line: (+44) 7917 852557
- Email: s.hill@erp-recycling.org
Workshops / Webinars
Our workshops provide detailed training for our members about the Regulations and how to apply them in your business. All workshops/ webinars are FREE to attend. For 2024 we are planning a combination of webinars and in-person events.
Please visit our Workshops & Webinars webpage for our latest workshops and webinars.
Other services
ERP UK offers a range of services that can help run your business smoothly. Follow the links to learn more.
For all enquiries
- Telephone: +44 (0)20 3142 6452
- E-mail: uk@erp-recycling.org
Landbell Group
ERP is part of the Landbell Group – the leading global supplier of environmental and chemical compliance solutions.
Find out more at: www.landbell-group.com
