Research and analysis

Reforming the UK Packaging Producer Responsibility System: RPC Opinion (Green-rated)

Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on Defra's Reforming the UK Packaging Producer Responsibility System

• From: Regulatory Policy Committee
• Published: 24 November 2022

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RPC Opinion: Reforming the UK Packaging Producer Responsibility System

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This IA is green-rated; fit for purpose.

The proposal reforms existing regulations to introduce a full net cost (FNC) recovery system that requires producers to pay the full costs of household packaging they place on the market. The proposal also introduces mandatory labelling as well as mandatory takeback requirements for fibre-based composite cups.

As originally submitted, the IA was considered not fit for purpose by the RPC due to issues with both the EANDCB and the SaMBA. Following the Department’s response to our Initial Review Notice (IRN), the RPC now considers the IA fit for purpose. Overall, the IA is well-structured, and the discussion of impacts are broken down by the key market players affected in the supply chain. The evidence supporting the EANDCB and SaMBA is now considered sufficient.

Published 24 November 2022