Extended Producer Responsibility: What It Means for BCMPA Members in 2026
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: 11:00am
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is reshaping how packaging obligations are managed across the UK. For BCMPA members, the changes bring new responsibilities, new data requirements, and a growing expectation from businesses to provide accurate, compliant packaging information.
In this introductory session, Clarity Environmental will break down what EPR means in practice and how you can support your clients while protecting your business.
During the webinar, we’ll cover:
- What EPR is and why it matters
A clear overview of the UK’s EPR framework, how it differs from previous producer responsibility obligations, and what the incoming modulated fee system means for the supply chain. - Who is obligated and where BCMPA members fit
A practical explanation of how obligations fall on producers, and the crucial role of contract packers, white-labellers and third-party outsourcing partners in providing accurate packaging data. - The introduction of RAM and what changes in 2026
An accessible walk-through of the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), RAG classifications, the 2026 fee modulation link, and what brand owners will require from their supply chain. - How Clarity supports BCMPA members
An overview of our Packaging Compliance Scheme and data services, including:
– Support with packaging data submissions
– RAM Assess tools to generate RAG ratings
– Guidance from our Compliance Managers
– Policy updates, insights and hands-on submission support - Q&A
Your chance to ask questions about EPR, RAM, data requirements or Clarity’s support options.
