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As packaging regulations in the UK and beyond become more detailed and costs become more closely linked to packaging choices, good data is becoming fundamental to commercial decision-making.
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As it’s the summer holidays it’s been quieter than usual, but that’s not to say that nothing is happening in the world of policy! There has been a real packaging focus, with developments spanning...
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Across the UK and EU packaging landscape, the next two to three years will be defined by evolving obligations, definitions and data expectations. Those who prepare early and plan their packaging ...
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Producers of fibre-based composite (FBC) packaging like liquid cartons, sandwich wrappers, and ready meal containers may have been significantly overcharged by the pEPR scheme.
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On 1 July 2026, the latest methodology for assessing the recyclability of packaging was released; six months before you will have to apply it to your packaging.
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Alex Hilton explores why the UK's Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system has consistently delivered national recycling targets for nearly 30 years, despite growing calls for reform.
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A month of relative calm in the UK was matched by rising political and regulatory tensions across the EU. Our round-up includes key updates.
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March 2026 brought significant developments across UK and EU environmental policy. Here are some expert insights from our in-house policy specialist, Michael Jennings.
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As we celebrate our 20th year as a compliance scheme, Catherine Guy, Relationship Manager at Beyondly, takes a closer look at the key challenges producers face ahead of this compliance year.
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The UK Packaging PRO has been appointment to support PackUK in the delivery of the pEPR scheme.
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In 2025, billions of goods entered the EU – but most cosmetics, PPE, and food supplements did not comply with EU rules and product standards.
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This article delves into producer pEPR fees and invoice resubmissions: how base fees are calculated, what happened in practice, why fees may now increase, and what happens next.
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Published by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) on Tuesday 13 Jan, we now have the first look at the technical proposal for harmonised packaging labels for PPWR.
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In this expert thought piece, Michael Jennings, our Policy & Public Affairs Advisor, discusses the hidden costs of packaging EPR and why preparation is key.
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Explore our timeline of major events for the coming year under some key headings, starting with pEPR updates, fees, and the related DRS regulations.
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On 16 December 2025, the EA updated the previous RPS 330* in England to include the collection and reporting of plastic and paper bags supplied in England during 2025.
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PackUK have now announced the illustrative first glance peek at what the potential costs for this packaging could be when confirmed after April 2026, for NoL raised later that year.
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On 15 & 16 October, Beyondly exhibited at London Packaging Week, London’s Home of Packaging Innovation and Design, at the ExCeL exhibition and convention centre.
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The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will apply to all businesses placing packaging on the EU market -including UK exporters - and it introduces major changes rolling out from...
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On Monday 3 November 2025, the Packaging EPR Amending Regulations 2025 were laid before parliament to be debated and come into effect from 1 January 2026, subject to parliamentary approval.
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On 22 October 2025, PackUK confirmed the material sub-categories that producers will have to gather and report packaging data against for the first years of pEPR.
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Celebrating London Packaging Week’s 15th anniversary, Easyfairs, organisers of the event, have partnered with Smithers to publish an exclusive report that unveils both the current and projected t...
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On 7th October, during the latest Circular Economy Joint Stakeholder Forum, the EA announced the release of the latest version of the Packaging EPR (pEPR) Agreed Positions.
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Starting in 2025, producers are required to assess the recyclability of packaging likely to be disposed of by households, or in public bins, against the RAM (Recyclability Assessment Methodology...
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On the 17 & 18 September, Beyondly enjoyed two busy days at NEC Birmingham, for this years Resource & Waste Management (RWM) Expo.
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Important Member Notice: Applies to producers supplying household and public bin packaging only.
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On 10 July 2025, Wales announced its intention to join the rest of the UK in a nationwide DRS rollout by October 2027 albeit with glass still in scope.
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After two years in the European Union (EU) legislative procedure, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has been formally adopted and came into effect on 11th February 2025.
A review of the expenditure of revenue generated through PRN’s in 2023.
On 25th of April 2024, in a written ministerial statement the UK Government announced that the DRS for drinks containers due to be rolled out across the UK, has been delayed until October 2027.
A future requirement of packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) is that organisations must display a recycling label on primary and shipment packaging, with instructions on how to recyc...
Earlier this week, on Monday 22nd April, the first set of unverified quarterly packaging recycling data for 2024 was released. This data outlines the total volume of packaging that has been repro...
This information is still unverified with a number of reprocessors/exporters to report their figures, so these volumes will have chance to evolve before release of the verified version next month...
Friday 31st March saw the release of the final set of verified, quarterly packaging recycling data for 2022, outlining total amounts of packaging volume that has been reprocessed or exported in Q...
On the 22 October the EA released the unverified recycling data for Q3 2022.
Our recent response to the PRN / PERN consultation, the aim of the consultation and what comes next!
On 22 April the EA released the unverified recycling data for Q1 2022
On 31 March, the EA released the final set of packaging recycling information for 2021
This would be the first agreement focussed around tackling plastic pollution
We're showcasing our success as a packaging compliance scheme & what differentiates us in the market
On 26 November, the EA released the verified recycling data for Q3 2021 - here's our summary...
Q3 unverified packaging recycling data has been released by the EA - here's our analysis
Yesterday (22 July 2021) saw the release of the Q2 unverified quarterly packaging recycling data
On 3 July 2021 we will see a directive introduced to ban single-use plastics in the EU.
We're thrilled to work with Sue Ryder to fulfil their packaging obligation & fundraise for them too
DEFRA has released their second consistent collections consultation which runs until 4th July
On 30 April, the EA released the unverified recycling data for Q1 2021
A review of the expenditure of revenue generated through PRNs in 2020
