Packaging producers to shape recyclability assessment for UK's Extended Producer Responsibility legislation
PackUK and producer-led body UK Packaging PRO have introduced a new process for updates to the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM).
The new approach is in response to feedback from producers and stakeholders across the packaging value chain, who asked for greater predictability and more time to understand and prepare for changes to the methodology.
Future updates to RAM will follow a structured, evidence-led process designed to provide enhanced clarity for producers, says PackUK.
The UK Packaging PRO will help coordinate, review and prioritise proposals submitted by stakeholders.
Producers will be able to submit change requests through a clear and structured process supported by evidence, helping ensure industry expertise is considered as future updates are developed.
For RAM 2028, PackUK and the UK Packaging PRO will focus on a smaller number of priority areas, including those already highlighted by producers, such as guidance on take-back schemes.
The UK Packaging PRO will review submissions to assess whether there is a case for change and might get in touch directly to ask follow-up questions, request additional information or arrange a conversation to explore an issue in more detail.
Where submissions demonstrate a strong case for further investigation, the PRO will assess the evidence and help develop recommendations for PackUK.
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