Our packaging compliance scheme delivered by our team of packaging
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activities may have on the environment...
Comply Direct aims to offer hassle-free and cost effective packaging compliance solutions by operating with the highest commercial knowledge and understanding of the Packaging Regulations.
Take our Packaging Compliance Assessment and find out if you are obligated by the Packaging Regulations.
Packaging Regulations assume shared responsibility for packaging waste produced by UK businesses & require them to take responsibility for impact their packaging activities have on the environment...
Find out moreFind out about Comply Direct's EA approved Packaging Scheme and service and how Comply Direct will take on your legal obligation...
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Find out moreThe UK includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, but does not include The Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
(A presence might be an office or PO box which is used for the purpose of the business)
(Based on the last available accounts filed with Companies House. For a group of companies this would be the combined turnover of the group)
In order for a company to be described as handling packaging materials or packaging, they need to have legal ownership of the packaging and also have performed an activity on the packaging materials or packaging. An activity would be any of the following:
Manufacturing or producing raw materials for use in the production of packaging.
Converting raw materials in to packaging materials.
Packing/filling goods in to packaging.
Selling or supplying goods which have packaging associated with them.
Importing any packaging raw materials, empty packaging or finished goods containing packaging in to the UK.
You are likely obligated under the packaging regulations
Become a member Find out more Retake the assessmentYou are most likely not obligated under the packaging regulations
Become a member Find out more Retake the assessmentYou are not obligated under the packaging regulations
Retake the assessmentThe Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations came into force in 1997 and here is everything you need to know about packaging compliance and the producer responsibility legislation. For more FAQ's on Packaging Compliance click the links below.
Which businesses are affected by the Packaging Waste Regulations?
What do I need to do if I am a packaging producer?
What is a PRN?
What does handling packaging mean?
