Summary log templates for UK packaging waste Page summary: Templates for the summary logs that reprocessors and exporters need to produce under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging. Change made: Replaced all summary log templates with new versions to fix technical issues. Previous versions did not allow a full stop before the domain name in email address fields. The exporter…
Ben KempFebruary 6, 2026
Find a professional to certify export health certificates Page summary: A list of organisations in England, Scotland and Wales that inspect and certify animals and animal products for export. The list does not include every certifier. Change made: Updated the list of professionals who can certify export health certificates in England. Time updated: 12:02pm, 23 January 2026
Ben KempFebruary 6, 2026
UK ETS: Activity level report template Page summary: For operators to use to submit activity level reports to their regulator. Change made: Published latest version of UK ETS Activity level report template. Time updated: 3:55pm, 19 January 2026 EM on power supply ecodesign requirements (C(2025)6759 & 7938) Page summary: The Government’s summary of a European Commission Regulation laying down ecodesign…
Ben KempFebruary 6, 2026
Yesterday, the UK Government published its plan on PFAS substances, with the goal of restricting their use, monitoring their presence in the environment, and, where possible, removing them. The plan acknowledges the challenges of restricting PFAS substances, particularly in sectors such as ours where PFAS is internationally used because of its specific technical and performance properties, and the international collaboration…
Ben KempFebruary 4, 2026
As we start 2026, we're reminded that we can’t slow down on our action to tackle climate change. With the Met Office predicting we’ll remain in a period of exceptional warmth, 2026 is expected to rank amongst the four warmest years since records began in 1850. Prepare now for potential water scarcity in 2026 The Met Office outlook and our Autumn Water…
Ben KempJanuary 15, 2026
Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging: closed loop recycling Page summary: Closed loop recycling under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging – what it is, how to report it and a summary of fees and conditions Change made: A note to say that these regulations have not yet passed Parliament, but should come into force 1 January 2026 Time updated: 5:12pm,…
Ben KempJanuary 12, 2026
The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
Dear members, please be advised that the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation has been amended. The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
Ben KempJanuary 12, 2026