Latest industry news and insights from the Valpak Team
Are you getting the most out of your compliance scheme or simply looking for a change? Sam Dove, New Business Manager, provides some top tips on how to find out if you're getting the best value from your current compliance provider.
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 MoreDigital Product Passports will be a key requirement under the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). Learn what ESPR means, how DPPs work, and what businesses should know as the regulation begins to take shape.
Read MoreThis blog explains what the latest UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) draft means for importers, highlighting compliance deadlines, reporting changes and financial risks ahead of 2027 implementation.
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 MoreCBAM is no longer transitional. New rules effective from January 2026 raise the risk of blocked imports and rising costs. Discover what obligated companies need to do now to stay compliant before Q1 2026.
Read MoreValpak Sustainability analyst, Michael Wetherill, explains how GIS turns complex spatial data into clear, practical insights for teams tackling recycling, logistics and climate challenges.
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 MoreOur blog breaks down the latest UK CBAM Policy Update, summarising the key changes introduced in the draft bill submitted to Parliament on 26/11. Discover what the updates mean for UK importers, how they compare to the EU CBAM, and what businesses should do now to prepare for 2027 compliance.
Read MoreValpak responds to the Best for Wales Deposit Return Scheme consultation, highlighting the importance of interoperability, material-specific targets, and properly prepared reuse systems. Discover our insights on ensuring a smooth rollout and maximising recycling and reuse opportunities.
Read MoreRead Michael Trotter Comas's blog to explore what the leaked CBAM drafts could mean for importers in 2026. From stricter verification rules to installation-specific benchmarks, learn how early preparation can minimise compliance risks and give your business a competitive edge.
Read MoreIn this blog, we explore Valpak’s Carbon Management services and how they help businesses measure, manage, and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. From carbon footprint assessments and life cycle analysis to net-zero strategy design and ongoing emissions tracking, Valpak provides expert guidance and data-driven insights to support organisations on their sustainability journey, aligned with recognised standards like ISO 14064 and PAS 2060.
Read MoreIn this blog we dig into the key pinch-points of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), from hidden supplier data risks to looming penalty exposures, and why getting ahead now could save your business serious cost and complexity down the line.
Read MoreThe EU has confirmed major updates to its Waste Framework Directive, introducing mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles from 2027. In this blog, we explore what the new rules mean for textile producers, retailers, and e-commerce platforms, and how your business can prepare to stay compliant and competitive.
Read MoreOur latest blog explores how the recent simplification of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) could ease compliance for many importers. With the updated regulation now in force, we break down what’s changed, who’s affected, and what businesses need to do next.
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