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:
The regulations are now in force – the call out explaining they are passing through Parliament has been removed.
Time updated:
12:45pm, 13 January 2026
Reforming domestic CITES implementation
Page summary:
Seeking views on regulatory reforms to the implementation of CITES domestically.
Change made:
We received a total of 141 responses from a wide range of individuals and organisations across the various sectors affected by CITES legislation. The responses have been analysed and we will publish the government response to the consultation in due course.
Time updated:
4:15pm, 13 January 2026
Businesses approved to export to the EU
Page summary:
Check if your business in Great Britain or one of the Crown Dependencies is approved to export to the EU and find out what your TRACES number is.
Change made:
Updated the lists of businesses approved to export to the EU.
Time updated:
2:42pm, 16 January 2026
Register with the environmental regulator: extended producer responsibility for packaging
Page summary:
How to register with the environmental regulator if your organisation is obligated under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging, deadlines for registration and registration fees.
Change made:
Amended to remove references to provisional charges from 1 January 2026. These charges are now confirmed figures.
Time updated:
3:01pm, 16 January 2026
