Packaging Compliance

Q: What is the Recyclability Assessment Methodology, and how does it help with packaging EPR compliance?

The Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) has been developed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) for producers to assess the recyclability of household and public bin packaging that is placed on the UK market. Large producers are required to complete a recyclability assessment on their household packaging, which will inform fee modulation for EPR disposal fees, in support of a circular packaging economy. As a member of Beyondly, you’ll benefit from our intuitive online tool designed to complete recyclability assessments and provide a clear red, amber, or green (RAG) status in line with RAM requirements.

We are a packaging compliance scheme that helps your business to achieve confident compliance with UK packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The aim of this policy is to reduce unnecessary packaging and increase packaging reuse or sustainable alternatives. Our team of packaging compliance consultants guides you through packaging legislation, EPR policy developments, and the fluctuating PRN market to help you achieve compliance with ease and reduce the amount of packaging sent to landfill and energy from waste.

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What is Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging?

Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) is an environmental policy approach whereby a producer’s responsibility for packaging is extended to the post-use stage. It aims to reduce unnecessary packaging and increase packaging reuse, incentivising the design, choice, and use of more sustainable packaging materials and reducing the amount of packaging sent to landfill and energy from waste. pEPR is a reform of the old UK Packaging Waste Regulations.

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Who needs to comply with UK packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) regulations?

The regulations require businesses that are obligated to report data on the packaging they handle and supply onto the UK market. pEPR also requires producers to pay the full net costs of the collection, sorting, recycling, and disposal of household packaging. For many, this represents a significant cost, particularly for organisations with high volumes of packaging or complex supply chains.

Currently, not all businesses are impacted by UK EPR regulations. To be obligated, a business must meet a set of criteria.

Large organisations

Turnover over £2 million, and
Responsible for over 50 tonnes of packaging annually

Small organisations

Turnover between £1-2 million, and is responsible for over 25 tonnes of packaging a year, or
Turnover above £2 million, and is responsible for 25-50 tonnes of packaging a year

Obligated producers can choose to register with a compliance scheme like Beyondly, who will take on their full legal obligation, or register directly with the Environment Agency.

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Why choose Beyondly for Packaging Compliance?

At Beyondly, our team of packaging compliance consultants provide bespoke EPR services to ensure you achieve compliance with packaging waste regulations. These include the following:

EPR Consultant: Expert support from a specialist EPR team, backed by over 20 years of experience as an approved packaging compliance scheme.
Compliance Confidence: Save resource, ensure an accurate data submission and support strategic decision making.
Regulatory Future-Proofing: Beyondly monitors evolving legislation and policy shifts to keep your business ahead of complex EPR developments and future UK laws.
Strategic Representation: Through our active membership in key affiliations like the Packaging Scheme Forum (PSF), we work to shape regulatory change, representing our members' interests wherever possible.

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How to achieve packaging compliance under EPR

To achieve packaging compliance, businesses must submit packaging data, calculate their recycling obligation, and pay applicable EPR and PRN fees. As a Packaging Compliance Scheme, we help your business to fulfil compliance obligations for packaging waste.

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Packaging Compliance Scheme FAQs

Packaging compliance is the process by which businesses adhere to a set of regulations under Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) that holds them accountable for the environmental impact of the packaging.

A packaging compliance scheme is an organisation that helps businesses meet their legal obligations under Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR). As a compliance scheme, we support businesses with packaging data reporting and understanding their EPR disposal fee and PRN obligations.

Beyondly invoices members for PRN fees, while EPR disposal fees are set and facilitated by PackUK, the scheme administrator.

The Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) has been developed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) for producers to assess the recyclability of household and public bin packaging that is placed on the UK market.

Large producers are required to complete a recyclability assessment on their household packaging, which will inform fee modulation for EPR disposal fees, in support of a circular packaging economy.

As a member of Beyondly, you’ll benefit from our intuitive online tool designed to complete recyclability assessments and provide a clear red, amber, or green (RAG) status in line with RAM requirements.

How much EPR will cost you depends on the type (household/non-household), material, and volume of packaging you supply to the UK market.

If you are a large producer, all packaging types you report will incur a PRN cost, which funds the recycling of packaging waste at the end of life, whilst household and public bin packaging will also incur EPR disposal fees, which fund the collection, sorting, and treatment of packaging waste. PRN fees are market-driven, whilst EPR disposal fees are set by the EPR Scheme Administrator: PackUK.
If you are a small producer, you won't pay any recycling or disposal costs.

Beyondly members can stay informed about the latest updates in the PRN market from our Procurement Team through our dedicated PRN Centre. You can find the most recent EPR disposal fee rates here.

Producers are also required to pay an annual registration fee with the regulator. The Environment Agency (EA) registration fee varies based on your producer size and whether you register directly with the Environment Agency (EA) or via a compliance scheme such as Beyondly.

If your business does not comply with Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging, there are a number of enforcement options available to the regulator including monetary, civil and criminal penalties.

We are leaders in impactful compliance, bringing 20 years of proven expertise and a track record of experience that ensures results you can trust. As a B Corp certified scheme, we grow your business the right way, taking on your legal obligation and giving you confidence in all of your environmental choices; compliance, data, and sustainability.

Beyondly helps you navigate the complexities of EPR with tailored support that meets your needs, equipping you with the tools and resources to report your data with confidence, with a focus on data quality. This will ensure you have the knowledge to make informed decisions and are prepared for future policy changes.

Beyondly's affiliations across the industry enable us to amplify our customers' voices. Through associations such as the Packaging Scheme Forum (PSF) we work to shape regulatory change, representing our members' interests wherever possible.

Faye Perry
Head of Packaging & Data Services

Faye Perry

Head of Packaging & Data Services

I am passionate about supporting our customers in a changing compliance landscape.

Chantelle Clark
Packaging Services Manager

Chantelle Clark

Packaging Services Manager

I am driven by working for a business for good

Kim Swain
Packaging Team Leader

Kim Swain

Packaging Team Leader

I believe in creating an environment where people feel safe, valued and heard. I'm passionate about guiding and uplifting others to help unlock their full potential in delivering packaging solutions that are as thoughtful as the team behind them

Faye Anderson
Packaging Audit & Compliance Specialist

Sarah Conroy
Packaging Relationship Support

Sarah Conroy

Packaging Relationship Support

I am passionate about creating lasting relationships with our members to help them achieve better packaging decisions

Rachael Holland
Account Manager (Packaging)

Rachael Holland

Account Manager (Packaging)

I am passionate about helping our members and trying to make the world of packaging easier.

Ewelina Bielicka
Account Manager (Packaging)

Ewelina Bielicka

Account Manager (Packaging)

I’m passionate about working for Beyondly, where I can contribute my part to the positive impact we’re making on the environment, helping drive meaningful change one step at a time

Mark Butterfield
Account Manager (Packaging)

Mark Butterfield

Account Manager (Packaging)

I enjoy supporting people to meet environmental obligations while driving positive change. My role allows me to guide people through complex packaging regulations, helping them to stay compliant and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Lauren Kemp
Account Manager (Packaging)

Lauren Kemp

Account Manager (Packaging)

I enjoy providing friendly support and helping our members to understand the complexities of the packaging regulations to not only remain compliant but to make better environmental choices.

Ellie Hickery
Account Manager (Packaging)

Ellie Hickery

Account Manager (Packaging)

I am passionate about helping people and contributing towards positive environmental change

Olivia Gilbert
Account Manager (Packaging)

Olivia Gilbert

Account Manager (Packaging)

I love having the opportunity to work with so many people whose focus is on improving the environment and help progress to a better future

Arunima Gurung
Account Manager (Packaging)

Arunima Gurung

Account Manager (Packaging)

I’m passionate about packaging and its role in a sustainable future. My job allows me to support businesses in staying compliant while also learning from them about packaging at the grassroots level, which makes the work both impactful and rewarding.

Max Grimshaw
Account Manager (Packaging)

Max Grimshaw

Account Manager (Packaging)

I work to deliver quality service, ensuring you are compliant with environmental regulations and guiding you through their complexities

Becky Green
Account Manager (Packaging)

Becky Green

Account Manager (Packaging)

I enjoy working with people, supporting them on all things packaging— and ultimately playing a part in creating a better future for the next generation

Lydia Smith
Account Manager (Packaging Small Producer)

Lydia Smith

Account Manager (Packaging Small Producer)

I am passionate about supporting environmental progress for future generations and building strong, supportive relationships with our members.

Data Management: Quality data, effortless compliance.

Beyondly’s established Data Management service helps companies obligated under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) by streamlining reporting, reducing resource demands, and ensuring accurate submissions to the regulator. Without expert oversight, data errors can easily occur, and inaccurate or incomplete submissions may result in regulatory penalties or reputational damage.

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PPWR: Understand your responsibilities in the EU.

The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation comes into effect from August 2026 and will be implemented in phases through to 2040, driving considerable changes across packaging, reducing packaging waste, boosting recycling, and promoting reuse across the EU. All businesses placing packaging on the EU market, including UK exporters and businesses selling into Northern Ireland, e-commerce platforms, distributors, and brand owners will be impacted.

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The fun and friendly team at Beyondly expertly navigate us through the complexity of compliance, making it much more manageable and less daunting. We quite simply could not do it without them and I whole-heartedly recommend their excellent service and even more excellent people.

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Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging

What is Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging?

Chat to us about your packaging compliance journey or receive a proposal from Beyondly

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Who needs to comply with UK packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) regulations?

Why choose Beyondly for Packaging Compliance?

How to achieve packaging compliance under EPR

What is packaging compliance?

What is a packaging compliance scheme?

What is the Recyclability Assessment Methodology, and how does it help with packaging EPR compliance?

How much will packaging EPR cost?

What happens if my business does not comply with Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging?

Who we are

Faye Perry

Head of Packaging & Data Services

Chantelle Clark

Packaging Services Manager

Kim Swain

Packaging Team Leader

Sarah Conroy

Packaging Relationship Support

Rachael Holland

Account Manager (Packaging)

Ewelina Bielicka

Account Manager (Packaging)

Mark Butterfield

Account Manager (Packaging)

Lauren Kemp

Account Manager (Packaging)

Ellie Hickery

Account Manager (Packaging)

Olivia Gilbert

Account Manager (Packaging)

Arunima Gurung

Account Manager (Packaging)

Max Grimshaw

Account Manager (Packaging)

Becky Green

Account Manager (Packaging)

Lydia Smith

Account Manager (Packaging Small Producer)

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Data Management: Quality data, effortless compliance.

PPWR: Understand your responsibilities in the EU.

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