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PackUK publishes first Producer Fee Modulation Policy Statement for EPR scheme
UK Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024PackUK / UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsUK
Announced
Mar 23, 2026
Implementation
Apr 1, 2026
Description
PackUK has published its first Producer Fee Modulation Policy Statement for the UK's packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) scheme. The policy establishes a 3-year framework adjusting producer fees based on packaging recyclability assessed through the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) using RAG ratings. Starting from the 2026-2027 financial year, the policy applies escalating modulation factors (1.2x in Year 1, 1.6x in Year 2, 2.0x in Year 3) to incentivize sustainable packaging design.
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PackUK publishes first Producer Fee Modulation Policy Statement for EPR scheme
## Fee Modulation Policy Statement PackUK has published its first Producer Fee Modulation Policy Statement for the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme. This policy represents a significant step forward in incentivising the use of environmentally sustainable packaging across the UK. The new modulation policy establishes a clear 3-year framework that will adjust producer fees based on packaging