What is large producer?
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large producer means: In the UK, one of the two producer sizes, alongside small producer. When a group's combined totals meet the large-producer criteria, every member of the group is a large producer. The Instica dataset lists large producer in 1 jurisdiction, including United Kingdom.
What does large producer mean?
This is the definition Instica uses for large producer in its EPR dataset. The wording below is checked against the source named beside it.
large producer: In the UK, one of the two producer sizes, alongside small producer. When a group's combined totals meet the large-producer criteria, every member of the group is a large producer. (Source: gov.uk, retrieved September 29, 2026).
Original wording
If these totals meet the criteria for a large producer, then each member of the group is a large producerSource: gov.uk
Where does large producer apply?
large producer appears in the rules of 1 jurisdiction in the dataset. The table gives the duty and the regulator for each; the sections after it list every sourced rule.
| Jurisdiction | Producer duty | Regulator | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | Four environmental regulators (Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, SEPA, NIEA); PackUK is the scheme administrator that sets fees | verified Nov 4, 2026 |
United Kingdom: the rules behind the term
13 sourced rules for United Kingdom. Each statement names its source and the date Instica retrieved it, and a rule without a primary source shows as not yet published.
In United Kingdom, packaging producer duties rest on Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging, under the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 (Source: gov.uk, retrieved November 3, 2026).
Producers that place packaging on the market in United Kingdom carry a producer responsibility duty (Source: gov.uk, retrieved September 29, 2026).
The regulator named for United Kingdom is Four environmental regulators (Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, SEPA, NIEA); PackUK is the scheme administrator that sets fees (Source: gov.uk, retrieved September 29, 2026).
United Kingdom organises producer duties through compliance schemes (Source: gov.uk, retrieved September 29, 2026).
Producers must register in United Kingdom; the registry is Report packaging data (RPD) service, run by Defra and the regulators (Source: gov.uk, retrieved November 3, 2026).
In United Kingdom, a reporting deadline falls on October 1, 2026, covering 2026-H1 (Source: gov.uk, retrieved November 3, 2026).
In United Kingdom, a reporting deadline falls on April 1, 2027, covering 2026-H2 (Source: gov.uk, retrieved September 29, 2026).
In United Kingdom, a reporting deadline falls on April 1, 2027, covering 2026-P0 (Source: gov.uk, retrieved November 3, 2026).
In United Kingdom, a registration deadline falls on October 1, 2026 (Source: gov.uk, retrieved September 29, 2026).
In United Kingdom, a registration deadline falls on April 1, 2027 (Source: gov.uk, retrieved September 29, 2026).
In United Kingdom, a deadline of another kind falls on January 31, 2027, covering 2026 (Source: gov.uk, retrieved November 3, 2026).
United Kingdom sets 12 recycling targets, the first on plastic recycling obligation at 57 by December 31, 2026 (Source: gov.uk, retrieved November 3, 2026).
In United Kingdom, revenue tests use global over the previous accounting year (Source: gov.uk, retrieved September 29, 2026).
Original wording
go to schedule 5 of the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 (as amended)Source: gov.uk
Which Instica pages use large producer?
This jurisdiction page puts large producer into practice, with thresholds, deadlines and fees.
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What does large producer mean?
large producer means: In the UK, one of the two producer sizes, alongside small producer. When a group's combined totals meet the large-producer criteria, every member of the group is a large producer. It applies in United Kingdom.
How to read these figures
Sources
- gov.uk (check if you must comply with epr for packaging 2) retrieved
Original wording: If these totals meet the criteria for a large producer, then each member of the group is a large producer
Original wording: you supplied or imported more than 25 tonnes of packaging in the UK in the previous year
Original wording: your annual turnover worldwide was £1 million or more
Original wording: Charities that supply or import filled or unfilled packaging in the UK are exempt from EPR for packaging requirements.
Original wording: you must get your annual turnover from the last accounts that were available before 7 April 2026.
- gov.uk (epr for packaging what you must do as a small producer) retrieved
Original wording: Each of the 4 nations of the United Kingdom has its own regulator. You’ll be reporting to and monitored by the regulator for your nation.
Original wording: Compliance schemes are third parties that help organisations meet the EPR for packaging requirements.
Original wording: the fee is: £1,303 if you register directly with your environmental regulator £696 if you register through a compliance scheme
Original wording: annual turnover of more than £1 million and supplies more than 25 tonnes and no more than 50 tonnes of packaging
- gov.uk (how to comply with packaging recycling obligations as a large producer) retrieved
Original wording: go to schedule 5 of the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 (as amended)
Original wording: you must meet your recycling obligations, including submitting your certificate or statement of compliance, by 31 January 2027
Original wording: Packaging recycling targets 2025 to 2027
- gov.uk (packaging data check reporting periods and submission deadlines) retrieved
Original wording: 1 January to 30 June 2026 1 October 2026
Original wording: 1 July to 31 December 2026 1 April 2027
Original wording: 1 January to 31 December 2026 1 April 2027
Original wording: you must register for EPR for packaging each year, and pay the applicable fees by 1 October.
Original wording: you must register for EPR for packaging each year, and pay a registration fee by 1 April.
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