Environment – Packaging Waste

 

With effect from 1st January 2023, new extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging regulations come into effect which means that those responsible for generating packaging that ends up with the consumer will have to pay a tax on the quantity they use.

With effect from 1st January 2023, new extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging regulations come into effect which means that those responsible for generating packaging that ends up with the consumer will have to pay a tax on the quantity they use.

The information contained in this publication sets out both the legal requirements that food businesses are expected to comply with as well as good practice. However, it is industry guidance and does not necessarily cover everything that food businesses need to consider