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Household Packaging
Blog, Comprehensive Compliance Solutions for Businesses, Packaging
pEPR fees confirmed: What UK producers need to know for Year 1

As the UK edges closer to full implementation of packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), clarity on what producers will actually pay is finally here. In this post, Valpak Policy Advisor, Danny Stapleton Torres, breaks down the confirmed Year 1 fees, explains why they’ve changed, how they’re calculated, and how the UK compares internationally.

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Air Conditioning Unit
Blog, F-Gas
Is your business F-Gas compliant? Here’s how Valpak can help

Shannon Moxham outlines the urgent need for businesses to manage F-gases—potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and similar systems. With UK regulations tightening post-Brexit, compliance can be complex and varies between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Valpak is exploring a support service to help businesses with reporting, certification, and data management. A short questionnaire is available for those interested in shaping the service.

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Container Ship
Blog, CBAM, CBAM Compliance Understanding Your Obligations
CBAM is coming: Are you ready for the cost of inaction?

CBAM is set to reshape global trade by placing a carbon levy on imported goods, making accurate emissions data critical from 2026. In this blog, Valpak Researcher, Michael Trotter Comas, explores how businesses can navigate rising compliance pressures and supply chain challenges with the right support.

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Threads
Blog, Textiles
Dutch threads of responsibility: Navigating the Netherlands’ Textile EPR

In this blog, we explore the Netherlands’ new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules for textiles, which make producers and importers responsible for the collection, reuse, and recycling of clothing and household fabrics. With key targets approaching in 2025 and significant EU changes ahead, including the addition of shoes under EPR by 2027, businesses must act now to stay compliant. Our blog breaks down what the regulations mean, who’s affected, and how to prepare.

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Factory Smoke
Blog, CBAM, CBAM Compliance Understanding Your Obligations
UK CBAM countdown: What importers need to know now

In this blog, Michael Trotter Comas explores the UK’s upcoming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a key part of the government’s Net Zero strategy due to take effect on 1 January 2027. The article compares the UK scheme with the EU CBAM and highlights key differences. With technical consultation open until 3 July 2025, businesses are urged to assess their obligations under CBAM now.

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Recycle
Blog, Comprehensive Compliance Solutions for Businesses, Packaging
RAM reworked: A breakdown of the latest Recyclability Assessment Methodology updates

This blog, written by George Atkinson, Valpak’s Director of Policy, focuses on helping businesses navigate the complexities of packaging legislation. George explores the upcoming updates to PackUK’s Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM). Drawing on recent stakeholder feedback and industry consultation, this article breaks down the technical changes and what they mean for packaging producers, retailers, and designers as they prepare for compliance under the UK’s evolving pEPR regulations.

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Cooking Oil in Drum
Blog, International
Commercial and Industrial Packaging in 2025: Key EPR changes in France and Spain

On 1 January 2025, Spain’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations expanded to include commercial and industrial packaging, now requiring businesses to report and pay for their packaging waste. With Spain’s unique classification system, understanding these changes is essential for compliance. In our blog, we break down the new rules, key definitions, and how businesses can prepare...

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Steel Product
Blog, CBAM, CBAM Compliance Understanding Your Obligations
How CBAM is changing: A look at the proposed updates

Our blog helps affected businesses to understand the evolving landscape of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). We explore the proposed changes, their implications for businesses, and offer guidance on navigating these updates effectively...

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UK Nations
Blog, Comprehensive Compliance Solutions for Businesses, EPR, Packaging
Nation-of-sale data submission delayed: What it means for your business

Valpak Policy Advisor, Danny Stapleton Torres's blog discusses the delay in the submission of nation-of-sale data under the UK's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging. Originally due by December 2024, the first submission is now expected in July 2025, covering 2024 data. This data helps determine recycling targets for each UK nation. While the delay provides businesses more time to prepare, producers are still legally required to collect and report data for 2024 and 2025. Valpak offers tools and support to help businesses navigate these regulatory changes....

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Government district in Berlin, Germany
Blog, Comprehensive Compliance Solutions for Businesses, International
Navigating Germany’s EPR: What businesses need to know

Germany’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are among the most comprehensive in the world, impacting businesses that manufacture, import, or distribute products within the country. From packaging and single-use plastics to electronics and batteries, companies must comply with strict registration, reporting, and take-back requirements. Failure to meet these obligations can result in hefty fines and distribution bans. Our blog breaks down the key EPR legislation in Germany, helping businesses understand their responsibilities and navigate compliance with confidence.

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Sewing
Blog, Textiles
….And sew it begins: Textile EPR to become mandatory in the EU

In this blog, James Beard, Head of Voluntary Compliance, explains how the EU is making Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles mandatory, requiring producers to manage end-of-life textile waste. He outlines how businesses must comply with national EPR schemes, report data, and adopt sustainable practices. And how, with implementation approaching, Valpak can help companies navigate these new regulations and stay compliant.

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Fabric
Blog, Comprehensive Compliance Solutions for Businesses, Textiles Compliance Solutions for Businesses
Textiles and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Global trends and upcoming regulations

With textile waste becoming a growing environmental concern, many countries are introducing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to ensure brands take accountability for their products' entire lifecycle. Valpak International Account Manager, Harry Russell's, blog explores the current and upcoming textile EPR regulations worldwide and outlines how affected businesses can prepare.

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