UK compliance sector launches new Packaging Scheme Forum

The forum brings together key members of the UK’s packaging producer compliance sector as it seeks to share knowledge ahead of industry reform.

A consortium of leading environmental and packaging producer compliance schemes has today announced the launch of a new Packaging Scheme Forum (PSF). This comes as the industry prepares for long-awaited reforms to its existing producer obligations.

The PSF has been established by 45 registered UK packaging compliance schemes with the aim of fostering open and collaborative dialogue between industry bodies and government.

By providing valuable insight, guidance and feedback on the existing Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations, the primary objectives of the PSF will be to help improve packaging compliance regulation and enforcement in the UK.

Representing 97% of producers

Collectively PSF members represent 97% of producers registered with compliance schemes within the UK. Included in this mix are producers from the automotive, chemical manufacturing, engineering, food and drink manufacturing, apparel, sports and leisure, medical and retail sectors.

As compliance schemes, members of the PSF will advise their customers on the UK’s recovery and recycling obligations. The group is collectively responsible for 7 million tonnes of recycling and packaging waste each year.