Statutory instrument published for packaging waste regulations
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a Statutory Instrument (SI) in Parliament on reporting data for the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reforms for packaging.

Companies affected by the new legislation will need to collect the correct packaging data from 1 January 2023 ready for 2024.
The Department has also issued new guidance on preparing for the forthcoming EPR.