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The Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (England) Regulations 2024

08 April 2024

Amends/Commences: 
The Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (England) Regulations 2023

Comes into force: 
1st April 2024

Jurisdiction: 
England

The responsibility for reporting packaging waste has been updated for following types of packaging waste:

  • Drinks packaging;

  • Household packaging; and 

  • Exempted packaging.

Definitions have also updated for “Producers” and “UK owners” to provide clarification on the division of responsibilities between the following entities:

  • Brand owners;

  • Packers / fillers;

  • Importers; and

  • First UK owners. 

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