Defra and PackUK publish resource page on EPR for packaging
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and PackUK have published a new resource page on extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. The page consolidates guidance for multiple stakeholders, including producers, reprocessors, exporters, compliance schemes and local authorities, among others. It covers key topics such as packaging data reporting requirements, recyclability assessment methodologies, fee structures, compliance scheme registration, and local authority payment calculations.