Policy paper
PackUK: specifying material subcategories under regulation 7 (11)
Introduction of subcategories within the plastic packaging categories as specified under Regulation 7(11) of the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024.
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This publication introduces two subcategories within the plastic packaging category: rigid and flexible.
These subcategories aim to improve classification and reporting accuracy for large producers and compliance schemes under the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) scheme. The publication also supports consistent and accurate record-keeping.
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Published 22 October 2025