Deadline of 31 May 2024 for reporting packaging data under the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging regulations

We have been asked to cascade a letter sent by senior officials from all four nation Governments reminding organisations obligated under the new EPR Regulations that they must report their 2023 packaging data to the regulator no later than 31 May 2024; beyond this date regulators may take enforcement action. Having timely and accurate data will also help to ensure that EPR reflects the true cost of managing packaging waste and that these costs are more fairly distributed between producers. Please refer to this link for the key information organisations need for submitting data. Defra is also now publishing weekly a public list of the large producers who have submitted data to date. This may help some organisations work out who is responsible for reporting data.

On 16 May FDF held a joint webinar with Defra on registration and data reporting requirements to help members and other organisations understand the requirements. The slides and recording are available here. Defra has also produced a document with links to further guidance which you may find helpful.