,On 10 February 2026, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) updated guidance on how UK organisations that supply or import packaging should comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR). The guidance clarifies which businesses are obligated, defines packaging activities, and explains reporting requirements. Organisations must collect and submit packaging data, pay fees, and obtain packaging waste recycling notes (PRNs) or export recycling notes (PERNs) to meet recycling obligations. Reporting periods, compliance as parent companies, groups, or subsidiaries, and nation-specific data are also outlined. The guidance distinguishes between small and large organisations, provides instructions for using compliance schemes, and highlights deadlines, fees, and regulatory responsibilities.
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