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UK Packaging PRO appointed to deliver EPR for packaging scheme
UK Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)UK
Announced
Mar 23, 2026
Effective
Apr 1, 2026
Implementation
Apr 1, 2026
Description
The UK government has appointed UK Packaging PRO as the producer-led Producer Responsibility Organisation to deliver the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging scheme. The PRO will work alongside PackUK (scheme administrator) to manage producer obligations, fee collection, and waste management responsibilities. Producers must register with the PRO to comply with EPR requirements. The PRO represents over 100 UK brands, retailers, and trade bodies and will invest approximately £1.4 billion in Year 1 of the scheme.
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UK Packaging PRO appointed to deliver EPR for packaging scheme
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