“There are no plans to scrap EPR” as businesses report further pressure
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has officially confirmed that the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging will not be scrapped.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has officially confirmed that the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging will not be scrapped.
PackUK has confirmed that there will be no change to disposal fees for Year 1 of the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging, following a shortfall in reported tonnage.
Ecoveritas has warned businesses not to be caught off-guard following further enforcement delays of the Extended Producer Responsibility.
Ecoveritas has said it supports Defra’s decision to defer EPR for packaging fees until October 2025, adding that it is “unfortunate but necessary.”
Ecoveritas has urged the UK Government to stay the course regarding the protracted Extended Producer Responsibility policy reforms.