Guidance
Storing and de-packaging recalled products containing asbestos: RPS 367
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can use reverse supply chain logistics to temporarily store and de-package recalled products containing asbestos for recovery or disposal at an appropriate facility elsewhere.
Applies to England
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This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have an environmental permit where one is required.
However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with these legal requirements if you meet the requirements in this RPS.
This regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
Updates to this page
Published 27 February 2026