Guidance: Extended producer responsibility for packaging: templates for sampling and inspection plans
Summary
The Environment Agency has published updated templates and supplementary guidance for sampling and inspection plans required under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging. Reprocessors and exporters of packaging waste in the UK must use these templates when applying for registration or optional accreditation, and exporters must also complete the overseas reprocessing and interim sites log (OSR) form.
Why it matters
This is relevant to surveyors where they advise clients involved in waste, redevelopment, or asset management activities that generate packaging waste obligations. It also signals a compliance update that may affect operators in the wider property and construction supply chain.
Key points
- Updated SIP templates are now available for reprocessor and exporter registration and accreditation.
- The templates were published in agreement with all four regulators.
- Exporters must also submit the OSR form with applications.
- Supplementary guidance has been added to help complete the SIP templates.
- Question 12 in the guidance was corrected to remove reference to PRNs.
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