PackUK's RAM 2027 update brings tighter PFAS thresholds, stricter PET colour rules, and a partial return of food contamination checks. Here's what's changed — and what it means for your pEPR fees.
Read MoreAccurate pEPR data is essential to avoid overpaying fees and ensure compliance. Learn how better data management can reduce risk and unlock value.
Read MoreNot sure what packaging data you need to collect for EPR? This practical guide explains exactly what to report, including materials, packaging types, household vs non-household classification, and reporting deadlines, along with the most common mistakes UK businesses make.
Read MoreThe government portal ‘Report Packaging Data’ (RPD) online enrolment is now open for producers. Read our blog to find out what you must do and what resources are available to help guide you through this process.
Read MoreWho is a manufacturer under PPWR? Discover how the new definition affects your business, your obligations, and how to prepare before August 2026.
Read MoreThe PPWR Conformity Assessment Procedure is essential for placing packaging on the EU market. Learn the requirements, documentation, and responsibilities for compliance.
Read MoreThe PRN Consultation 2026 outlines major reforms to the UK packaging waste system. Discover key changes, fraud measures, and what producers must do before the May 2026 deadline.
Read MoreThe packaging EPR Agreed Positions version 8 guidance introduces several updates affecting producer reporting, packaging classification, and supply chain responsibilities. Here’s a straightforward summary of the key changes from version 7 and what they mean for businesses.
Read MoreIn this blog, we explain who needs a UK packaging recyclability assessment and how to improve red rated packaging to meet RAM and pEPR requirements.
Read MoreExplore key updates from WRAP’s UK Packaging Pact event, including new sustainability goals and what they mean for the future of UK packaging and compliance.
Read MoreThe EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is reshaping packaging compliance across Europe. With stricter rules on recyclability, labelling, and Extended Producer Responsibility, businesses must act now to prepare. Valpak’s PPWR Core Service offers expert guidance, tailored resources, and a clear roadmap to help you meet the new requirements ahead of the August 2026 deadline.
Read MorePackaging EPR Fees are landing soon—and late payments could cost your business up to 5% of UK turnover. Our blog breaks down what the fees cover, when invoices are due, and how to prepare your team to stay compliant and avoid penalties.
Read MoreTerri Lord, Valpak Strategic Account Manager, unpacks the key insights from the event — from supply chain pressures to evolving recyclability standards, and how Valpak is helping businesses prepare for what's next. Whether it's adapting to new reporting requirements, planning for the 2027 Deposit Return Scheme, or understanding what Simpler Recycling means in practice, the message is clear: reform is happening, and early action is key.
Read MoreAs the UK edges closer to full implementation of packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), clarity on what producers will actually pay is finally here. In this post, Valpak Policy Advisor, Danny Stapleton Torres, breaks down the confirmed Year 1 fees, explains why they’ve changed, how they’re calculated, and how the UK compares internationally.
Read MoreThis blog, written by Policy Advisor Danny Stapleton Torres, outlines Valpak’s response to the Environment Agency’s Civil Sanctions consultation, highlighting the need for a fairer, more flexible enforcement regime under the new Packaging Waste Regulations.
Read MoreThis blog, written by George Atkinson, Valpak’s Director of Policy, focuses on helping businesses navigate the complexities of packaging legislation. George explores the upcoming updates to PackUK’s Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM). Drawing on recent stakeholder feedback and industry consultation, this article breaks down the technical changes and what they mean for packaging producers, retailers, and designers as they prepare for compliance under the UK’s evolving pEPR regulations.
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