Packaging legislation
This page provides links to key pieces of relevant environmental legislation. Most of the links will direct you to the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) or Statute Law Database (SLD) websites.
It is important to remember that different parts of the UK have variations in environmental laws.
The future legislation section provides details of environmental legislation that is due to come into force as well as information on proposed developments in environmental law:
If you are implementing an environmental management system (EMS) for your business, you can use this list of key legislation to start compiling your legislation directory. Remember to check other environmental topics for legislation that may relate to your business activities. Packaging – Essential RequirementsUK-wide
- Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2003 SI 1941
- Packaging (Essential Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2004 SI 1188
- Packaging (Essential Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 SI 1492
Further information
The current legislation lists provide links to key environmental statues and regulations.
Packaging – Producer Responsibility Obligations England, Scotland and Wales- Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 SI 871
- Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste)(Amendment) Regulations 2008 SI 871
- Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007, SR 198
- Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 SR 77
Further information
For further information on relevant legislation contact your environmental regulator or local council.
In this guideline:- What is packaging
- Essential Requirements - what you must do
- Essential Requirements – exemptions from the regulations
- Producer Responsibility Obligations - who they apply to
- Producer Responsibility Obligations - what you must do
- Producer Responsibility Obligations - how to comply
- Reprocessors and exporters – what you must do
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Packaging good practice
- Further information on packaging
- Packaging legislation
