Registration
The legal requirement for obligated producers to register with the Environment Agency or an approved compliance scheme before they can report packaging data and meet their EPR obligations.
Registration is the first step in complying with pEPR. All obligated producers must register either directly with the relevant environmental regulator or through an approved compliance scheme.
Registration involves:
- Providing company details (name, address, Companies House number)
- Declaring activity types performed
- Confirming estimated packaging tonnage and turnover
- Selecting your registration route (direct or via compliance scheme)
- Paying the registration fee
Registration deadlines are set by DEFRA and typically fall in the first quarter of the calendar year. Late registration can result in penalties. Producers must re-register annually and update their details if circumstances change. The Environment Agency, SEPA, NRW, and NIEA maintain public registers of registered producers. Unregistered businesses above the thresholds face enforcement action.
Related Terms
Obligated Producer
A business that meets the legal thresholds for packaging tonnage and turnover, m...
Activity Type
The classification of a producer's role in the packaging supply chain, such as b...
Compliance Scheme
An approved organisation that manages EPR obligations on behalf of obligated pro...
Environment Agency
The environmental regulator for England responsible for enforcing EPR for packag...
Penalties
Financial sanctions imposed on producers for non-compliance with EPR obligations...
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