Last Updated: 17 December 10
The 2010 amendments to the packaging regulations have been passed by parliament.
The key changes for producers include:
• The 2010-2012 recovery and recycling targets remain the same with the exception that the steel and plastic targets are increased from 69 to 71% and 29 to 32% respectively.
• Clarification of the split of obligations between convertors and packer/fillers. Pack/fillers who also perform a conversion activity as part of the same process are considered to be pack/fillers only.
• Inclusion of conditions (payment of any fees, submission of any required data) to clarify that a producer will only be considered a member of a compliance scheme under the Regulations when these are met.
• Allowing small producers to use the allocation method, which allows small businesses to calculate their recovery and recycling obligation based solely on turnover. This removes the need for the collection and collation of data on the amount and composition of packaging handled, and so reduces the burden on SMEs.
• Clarifying the position on offshore platforms, to ensure that packaging which becomes waste on marine installations is counted as part of the obligation of the company who send it to the installations.
• Changing from 2003 to 2007 SIC Codes.
• Obligation to notify the Agency if your company is wound up or becomes insolvent (or similar)
And for reprocessors:
• The removal of the requirement for an independent audit for reprocessors and exporters. There is however a small amendment to the reporting requirements for the use of PRN revenue.
• A revision of the fees which the environment agencies charge for processing applications from waste exporters to accredit overseas sites
• Obligation to notify the Agency if your company is wound up or becomes insolvent (or similar)
To see the text of the amendments click here.
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