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A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
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.
An overview of the recyclability assessment methodology (RAM). Under extended producer responsibility for packaging, large producers must report the recyclability of some packaging materials
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 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.
Packaging regulations: environmental requirements, recycling
Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on the production of mock-ups for assessment.
Read additional information that clarifies the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) if you’re an obligated producer of household packaging waste under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
What packaged goods are, how they are labelled, units of measurements used and compliance with weights and measures regulation.
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