UK EPR – Report Packaging Data Service Launched

UK EPR – Report Packaging Data Service Launched

The new Report Packaging Data (RPD) service for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has been launched. Producers that are obligated under EPR are required to create an account on the new RPD service, so they can submit their packaging data. Large producers can...
UK EPR – Report Packaging Data Service Launched

UK REACH extended registration deadline signed into law

Companies have been granted three more years to comply On 28 June 2023, the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has signed the REACH registration deadlines into law. The amended statutory instrument will enter into force on July 19 and...
UK EPR – Report Packaging Data Service Launched

Defra to Take Action on Flushability of Wipes

The CTPA among other organisation’s have received a letter from The Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, regarding the flushability of wipes.  The letter firmly states that the Government’s position on single-use...
UK EPR – Report Packaging Data Service Launched

UK REACH Statutory Instrument for deadline extension

On 20 April 2023, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) introduced a draft statutory instrument (SI) into the parliamentary process seeking to formally extend the deadlines for registration under UK REACH. The UK REACH deadlines following the...
UK EPR – Report Packaging Data Service Launched

Defra to propose a ban on plastic in wipes

On 4th April 2023, the UK Government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published its Policy Paper: ‘Plan for Water: Our Integrated Plan for Delivering Clean and Plentiful Water’ (this can be accessed here). The plan includes a proposal to ban...