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Register a new manufacturer's mark and access lists of approved and inactive measuring container bottles (MCB) marks.
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Obligated packaging producers must register and meet their waste packaging recycling responsibilities.
How to assess household and non-household packaging from 2024 onwards if you’re a UK organisation affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
The Department for Business and Trade has announced the 10 SME winners of the 2024 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards.
Check when packaging is classified as a finished plastic packaging component, and what is meant by substantial modifications, to find out if you must register for the tax.
How UK organisations that supply or import packaging should comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
A guide to documenting how you’ve collected your packaging data, known as your ‘methodology’. Online marketplaces affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging must submit a methodology.
Find out about applying for the Spirit Drinks Verification Scheme, how to submit brand information, fees and making sure your production process is compliant.
How to apply for accreditation, comply with your accreditation and packaging waste technical information.
Food and drink labelling and packaging regulations - what you must show, warnings, health and organic labels and packaging standards.
Use the case studies to help you decide when your goods may (or may not) go beyond insufficient production.
How to apply for PCS approval, register, take on packaging producer responsibilities and comply under the approval.
Check the list of alcohol wholesalers in the Isle of Man that have approval under the Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS).
Rules for local authorities to follow when registering a premises to produce bottled drinking water, or carrying out ongoing checks.
From 1 October 2024, more materials facilities will need to sample and report their waste. Sampling and reporting will be more detailed and more frequent under the amended regulations.
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