Open consultation

Reforming the packing waste recycling note (PRN) system

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 24 March 2026

Summary

Tell us what you think about possible reforms to the PRN system, which is used by producers to comply with their recycling obligations.

This consultation is being held on another website.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 5 May 2026

Consultation description

We want to know what you think about possible reforms to the packaging waste recycling note (PRN) and packaging export recycling note (PERN) system. 

The consultation document sets out possible changes we could make to improve the system. 

The changes aim to level the playing field between UK domestic reprocessors and exporters and reduce the risk of fraud and error.

Published 24 March 2026