UK packaging EPR is live, with modulated fees phasing in
The UK's packaging Extended Producer Responsibility scheme (SI 2024/1332) is live: reporting is in place and the first disposal-fee invoices ran from October 20
reg: UK pEPR
jur: UK
status: In force
date: 2025-10-01
what changed: The UK's packaging Extended Producer Responsibility scheme (SI 2024/1332) is live: reporting is in place and the first disposal-fee invoices ran from October 2025, with Recyclability Assessment Method (RAM) Red/Amber/Green fee modulation phasing in from 2026-27.
so what: If you place packaging on the UK market, confirm your packaging data is submitted and check how the RAM fee bands affect your costs.
what to check: That your packaging data is reported under pEPR
How the RAM Red/Amber/Green bands affect your fees
applies to: Producers placing packaging on the UK market
source: GOV.UK, SI 2024/1332
source url: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1332/contents