Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) – Nation of Sale

Who needs to report Nation of Sale data?

• Small and large producers classed as:
  • Sellers
  • Distributors
  • Service providers
  • Online marketplaces
  • Importers

Check our Nation of Sale factsheet for more information

Why do I need to report Nation of Sale data?

• The data is necessary to allow each UK nation to set and track nation-level recycling targets
• Producers have a legal requirement to report and collect nation of sale data
• The information relates to which country in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland) packaging has been sold, hired, loaned, gifted or discarded in

When do I need to collect and report?

• Data collection activities should begin from 1^st January 2026, in accordance with the Packaging regulations for the period 1 January to 31 December 2026
• Data must be reported to the Environment Agency on, or before, 1 April 2027 or along with the H2 2026 data if reporting to a Compliance Scheme

Reports are due annually thereafter

A small producer is an organisation that either: 

• Has an annual turnover between £1 million and £2 million and is responsible for supplying or importing more than 25 tonnes of packaging in the UK
• Has an annual turnover that is over £1 million and responsible for supplying or importing between 25 tonnes and 50 tonnes of packaging in the UK

You will be classed as a large producer if both of the following apply:   

• You have an annual turnover of £2 million or more
• You’re responsible for supplying or importing more than 50 tonnes of packaging in the UK

Read more about small producers here and large producers here

If you need to comply with the new Nation of Sale reporting requirements our data solutions help your business to:

• Understand the regulations and how they apply to your products and activities
• Collect, check and report the right data
• Meet upcoming deadlines
• Stay informed about further changes to the legislation

With ERP UK’s Nation of Sale reporting service, you will receive:

• Dedicated Account Manager
• Access to subject matter experts
• Regulatory guidance
• Online data submission portal
• Free EPR webinars

A fully outsourced data collection service