Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR): First Invoices Due October 2025
From October 2025, businesses that fall under the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme will receive their first invoices, covering the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
These invoices, called Notices of Liability, will be based on the packaging data you submitted for 2024.
What to expect
Invoices will be issued through the Report Packaging Data (RPD) system, which only registered users can access. PackUK will notify Primary Contacts and Approved Users of the invoice and how to access it.
However, if your finance team will need access, it would be worth making sure they are set up on the system before October.
If you have not logged into the RPD system recently, then PackUK has recommended that you log in again before October to check your details. This will minimise delays to accessing your account when you need to in October.
The size of your liability will depend on your submitted data and the overall figures from all producers. In some cases, fees may be recalculated later in the year if there are material changes.
Payment and deadlines
You will need to either pay in full within 50 days or sign up to a four-instalment plan.
It’s important to note that these invoices are classed as statutory debts, so late payment penalties apply and PackUK will not issue purchase orders or VAT numbers.
Being late in paying could be expensive. You may be liable to a variable monetary penalty of (whichever is greater):
- 20% of the unpaid fees; or
- 5% of your UK turnover (2% of UK group turnover if registered as a group).
Preparing now
To be ready for October:
- Check your RPD login details and contact information.
- Ensure your finance team have access if they need it.
- Review your submitted 2024 packaging data and calculate what the fee is likely to be based on published material rates.
- Prepare any necessary internal processes to ensure the invoice is paid in good time.
Further details
Further guidance and contact information if you need support can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/preparing-for-pepr-year-1-invoicing-key-information-for-liable-producers
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