Text of EDA Bulletin issued to all Wholesalers
Wed 12 March 2025
We are writing to draw your attention to regulatory changes that cover packaging data which could require some EDA wholesalers to register by 1 April 2025 and report on packaging that passes through the business.
There is a financial penalty for late registration.
These new packaging regulations have been introduced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. It is implemented by the Environment Agency and other national regulators.
Does your business meet this criteria?
Below and attached is more information on the requirements for wholesalers that may be classed under the regulations as ‘Small Producer sellers’. We advise you to read the accompanying document as soon as possible if you:
- have an annual turnover of over £1million AND
- if you handle/supply over 25 tonnes of product packaging.
Actions your business needs to take before 1 April 2025 to avoid a financial penalty
- Read the attached document
- In drafting this this EDA has consulted with packaging waste compliance scheme Wastepack. It is a consolidated description of the new requirements for sellers.
- If your business meets the obligation thresholds you need to register your business by 1 April 2025. You will find the registration links in the attached document, along with details of fee-based packaging Compliance Schemes.
Compliance Schemes are available to help
If, after reading the EDA bulletin you are unsure if you should register, we suggest that you take professional advice and consult with one of the Compliance Schemes which can help you through the process. In the attached document you’ll find links to the National Packaging Waste Database where all the Compliance Schemes are listed.
There is also a Government support line available for registration/compliance queries: 0300 060 0002.
We would urge you to review the information supplied and, if you meet the criteria, register before the 1 April 2025 deadline.
