Frequently Asked Questions

What fees are involved when I register as a packaging producer?

What counts as packaging?

What is a small producer?

What if I don’t comply with the packaging regulations?

How do I join Comply with Clarity

What are my options for registering as a packaging producer?

What evidence of recovery or recycling must I provide?

What are my responsibilities as a packaging producer?

How do I know if my business is obligated under the packaging regulations?

How do I leave my current scheme and join Comply with Clarity?

Why do PRN prices change?

What are the different PRN grades?

Where does the money I pay for PRNs go?

What will happen if I don’t purchase PRNs?

Why do I need to purchase PRNs?

What is CREQS?

Why have you launched a supplier assurance standard?

As a supplier to Clarity, do I have to take part?

Are you not just duplicating what the Environment Agency does as the regulator?

What information are you asking for from your suppliers?

How long will it take me to complete?

What are the benefits to us completing these checks as a supplier to Clarity?

What happens if you give our business a low score?

What products are exempt under the WEEE regulations?

What are the obligations for distributors?

What are my obligations as a producer?

Am I an obligated producer of EEE?

What is WEEE & EEE?

What are the WEEE regulations?

When will the Plastic Packaging Tax be in place?

If we buy plastic packaging from abroad and then export as waste, can we get an exemption for what we import?

What is the tax point for the plastic packaging tax?

How will there be a ‘clear economical advantage’ for those who adjust their plastic packaging to include 30% recycled material?

When will EPR be introduced?

What packaging will be included in EPR?

How much will EPR cost?

Why will EPR cost packaging producers more?

How is EPR different to the packaging regulations?

Why doesn’t the UK have EPR already?

What does EPR mean?