Extended producer responsibility for packaging: templates for sampling and inspection plans
Page summary:
If you are required to apply for registration as a reprocessor or exporter of packaging waste under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging, and to apply for optional accreditation, you must submit a sampling and inspection plan using these templates.
Change made:
This adds the overseas reprocessing and interim sites log (OSR), a form exporters must complete for registration and accreditation
Time updated:
2:59pm, 18 August 2025
Packaging waste: 2026 registration and accreditation process for reprocessors and exporters
Page summary:
Process to apply for mandatory registration and voluntary accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging for 2026.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
2:59pm, 18 August 2025
Packaging waste: apply for registration and accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter
Page summary:
How to apply for mandatory registration and voluntary accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter of packaging waste – includes how to comply with requirements and technical information.
Change made:
This update links to new guidance that outlines the process for 2026 registration and accreditation.
Time updated:
3:00pm, 18 August 2025
CITES: UK import suspensions (negative opinions)
Page summary:
Check if a CITES item that you want to import is listed as having an import suspension due to its trade being considered unsustainable.
Change made:
Update to ‘specimens covered’ and ‘countries of origin’ for Corals species.
Time updated:
10:07am, 19 August 2025
Outcome Indicator Framework for the 25 Year Environment Plan
Page summary:
The Outcome Indicator Framework is a comprehensive set of indicators describing environmental change relating to the 25 Year Environment Plan.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
4:46pm, 19 August 2025
Regulations: timber and FLEGT licences
Page summary:
Guidance for businesses trading in timber and timber-related products.
Change made:
Due dilligence guide updated.
Time updated:
3:43pm, 20 August 2025
Extended producer responsibility for packaging: generate a packaging data file
Page summary:
If you need to submit packaging data under extended producer responsibility for packaging, this spreadsheet can help you generate a valid packaging data file
Change made:
This update removes the generator for 2024 data. Resubmissions and late submissions should also use the generator for 2025 data, the only one that remains on the page.
Time updated:
4:21pm, 20 August 2025
Animal diseases: international and UK monitoring
Page summary:
Monitoring for major, notifiable or new and emerging animal disease outbreaks internationally and in the UK.
Change made:
Added a link to the outbreak assessment for Bluetongue virus in Europe.
Time updated:
8:32am, 21 August 2025
Certification Logistics Pilot: import requirements
Page summary:
Guidance on the import requirements for businesses participating in the pilot, including guidance for certifying officers.
Change made:
Updated to reflect changes to requirements for incorporating Unit Level Identifiers (ULIs) into Export Health Certificates (EHCs) for split consignments. From 1 September, split consignments must have ULI information incorporated into the EHC in either Box I.19 (Container Number) with the prefix “CLM ULI”, or attached in an official schedule that has been signed and stamped by a Certifying Officer.
Time updated:
10:25am, 21 August 2025
Listed diseases of fish, molluscs and crustacea and their status
Page summary:
Guidance on listed diseases of fish and shellfish and their status in England and Wales, including what happens if a disease is suspected or confirmed.
Change made:
Added Humber Estuary to the list of control areas for Oyster herpesvirus.
Time updated:
1:47pm, 21 August 2025
International Disease Monitoring Plus (IDM+) tool: overview
Page summary:
An overview of the International Disease Monitoring Plus (IDM+) tool, which assesses the likelihood of disease entry from commercial imports into Great Britain.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
4:04pm, 21 August 2025
Groups and subsidiaries: how to create your file for extended producer responsibility
Page summary:
Guidance and a template for a parent company to add multiple subsidiaries to an extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging online account
Change made:
This updates the template and example file for the latest release of the report packaging data service. It adds information about the new, mandatory ‘nation_code’ column.
Time updated:
9:21am, 22 August 2025
Reforming the waste carrier, broker and dealer system
Page summary:
Sets out the government’s approach to improving the waste carrier, broker and dealer system in England.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
3:36pm, 22 August 2025
Imports, exports and EU trade of animals and animal products: topical issues
Page summary:
Current issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
Change made:
Updated the sections about foot and mouth disease, African swine fever and peste des petits ruminants to reflect that safeguarding declarations for Scotland have now been replaced by The Animal Products (Control of Personal Importation) (Scotland) Order 2025.
Time updated:
5:14pm, 22 August 2025
