Are you an importer?
Under the packaging regulations any business that handles more than 50 tonnes of packaging per annum and has a turnover of more than £2 million per annum is obligated (i.e. is affected by the regulations) if it is involved in one or more of the following activities:
- Manufacturing raw materials for packaging – raw material manufacturer
- Converting raw materials into packaging – convertor
- Filling packaging (i.e. putting goods or products into packaging) – packer/filler
- Selling packaged goods to the final user (which can be other businesses or the public) – seller
- Performs a service provision – service provider (new in 2006, see recent changes)
- Importing packaging/packaging materials/packaged goods into the UK for any of the above activities – importer
Example: importer of various classified packaging materials
Importing wine in glass bottles from France and selling them to the final user. In this example the importer will be obligated for the raw material, converting and packing/filling activities (which occurred prior to import) and will also pick up an obligation as a seller.
Find out if you are obligated as an importer of packaging.
All companies who are obligated must have in place appropriate measures for meeting the packaging regulations.
Comply Direct offers a simple, hassle-free and low cost solution. Find out more about becoming a member of our packaging compliance scheme.
