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Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is now a live cost and compliance reality.
The UK scheme is already in force, while the EU is introducing a harmonised framework under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, applying from 2026 with full rollout by 2027.
Businesses placing packaging on the market must now account for recyclability, reporting, and end-of-life costs. Packaging is no longer just a sourcing decision - it is a regulated, performance-driven obligation.
This factsheet sets out what packaging EPR means for your brand and what you need to be doing now.
Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is now a live cost and compliance reality.
The UK scheme is already in force, while the EU is introducing a harmonised framework under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, applying from 2026 with full rollout by 2027.
Businesses placing packaging on the market must now account for recyclability, reporting, and end-of-life costs. Packaging is no longer just a sourcing decision - it is a regulated, performance-driven obligation.
This factsheet sets out what packaging EPR means for your brand and what you need to be doing now.