Packaging Compliance

Ecogenesys is the leading member-owned, not-for-profit compliance scheme supporting major brands to meet their obligations under Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging.

What is packaging?

Packaging is anything that is used to contain, protect, deliver, store, present or use goods.

Goods could be raw materials or processed items. Packaging can take many forms including, but not limited to, boxes, pallets, labels, tubes, bags, tape, wrapping and binding materials.

Demystifying changes to the packaging regulations.

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging replaced the 1997 Packaging Waste Regulations in 2024.

The aim of EPR is that producers pay the full net costs of managing and recycling the packaging waste they produce through a system of modulated fees. It is also hoped that EPR will encourage packaging producers to reduce excess packaging and increase the recyclability and reusability of packaging.

Many UK businesses previously unaffected by packaging regulations will now be required to comply with Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging.

Companies with a physical presence in the UK, a turnover of >£1m and dealing with more than 25 tonnes of packaging annually that carry out any of the packaging activities outlined in the regulations must now comply with the Packaging: Extended Producer Responsibility regulations.

However, the actions a business needs to take will depend on business size and the activities it performs.

Our packaging compliance service

Ecogenesys’ growing packaging compliance service is delivered by a team of dedicated experts who help our scheme members’ achieve their packaging producer financing and reporting obligations.

Ecogenesys seeks to lead and shape producer responsibility by operating market-leading services, building long-standing relationships with government and other industry stakeholders and contributing to policy development. We put the needs and requirements of our producer members first.

Feedback from our members is that they highly value the timely information that they receive from the Ecogenesys team, keeping them up-to-date with the latest changes in regulation. Our mission is to make sure that all our members are not only compliant, but understand why – so we strive to give information in a way that makes sense to our members – in their world, not ours. We are proud to act as an extension to your team and support you to make the best decisions.

Benefits of Ecogenesys packaging service

Keeping members up-to-date with developments in EPR.
Helping members' budget effectively - we keep you informed on costs.
Acting as an extension to your team.
Bespoke advice – not one size fits all.
Timely information regarding any changes to regulation – making sure members have a full understanding.
Dedicated account manager.
We will query your questions to make sure you have the right information that you actually need.
100% compliance record.
Strong relationships with the regulator.
Regular news updates and webinars.
Initial on-site (UK) audit followed by periodic audits.
Annual member certificates.
Assistance managing account on Defra’s report packaging data service.
Additional services available to support with compliance reporting.