Independent guide. Not affiliated with Defra, PackUK or any UK regulator. Not legal advice. Disclaimer
Disclaimer

Not official.
Not advice.

Packaging EPR Guide is an independent information website. It is not run by, affiliated with or endorsed by Defra, PackUK, the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, SEPA, NIEA or any other public body.

We summarise published guidance and legislation in our own words. That is general information, not legal, tax, accounting or compliance advice. Thresholds, fees and deadlines change, and the official sources take precedence. Check GOV.UK, the legislation or your regulator, or take professional advice, before you act.

We date every page and work to keep it accurate, but we cannot promise that content is complete or current. So far as the law allows, we accept no liability for decisions made on the strength of it. If you spot an error, tell us and we will correct it and record the change.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Reviewed 17 October 2026