Are you obligated?
Businesses obligated under the regulations must exceed two threshold tests and carry out certain activities on packaging.
The two threshold tests are as follows:
1. Turnover more that £2 million?
2. Handle more than 50 tonnes of packaging per year?
Both threshold tests must be satisfied if a business is to be obligated. The following questions then need to be answered:
- What activities do you carry out on the packaging or packaging materials?
- Do you own the packaging or packaging materials?
- Do you supply it to another stage in the chain, or the final user of the packaging?
The answers to these questions will help determine whether you are a ‘producer’ for the purposes of the regulations.
Adding clarity
It can be difficult to determine the amount of packaging handled and the relevant authorities will want to see data on the type of packaging materials and weights in tonnes, activities performed on the packaging and whether the activity was in the UK or if there was the added complexity of imports and exports.
Our consultancy service can help you identify whether you are over the threshold and obligated as a producer.
If you are obligated, Comply Direct can take the complexity and cost out of compliance. Become a member and discover a low cost and hassle-free way to fulfil your packaging obligations.
