Guidance: Large producers that stop performing producer functions: RPS 377
Summary
The Environment Agency has issued a Regulatory Position Statement (RPS 377) covering large producers that stop performing producer functions and the related requirement to register and report data. It confirms that the underlying legal obligations remain in place, but the regulator will not normally take enforcement action where the RPS conditions are met.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors may encounter clients, landlords or managing agents affected by producer responsibility and reporting obligations, particularly where waste, packaging or related compliance duties are involved. The guidance is relevant as it signals how the Environment Agency may approach enforcement in this area.
Key points
- RPS 377 addresses large producers that stop performing producer functions.
- The requirement to register and report data remains a legal obligation.
- The Environment Agency says it will not normally enforce if the RPS conditions are met.
- The position does not alter any other legal requirements.
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