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Closed Consultation Published 24 Mar 2026 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs ↗ View on GOV.UK

Reforming the packing waste recycling note (PRN) system

Tell us what you think about possible reforms to the PRN system, which is used by producers to comply with their recycling obligations.

Opened 24 Mar 2026
Closed 5 May 2026
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We want to know what you think about possible reforms to the packaging waste recycling note (PRN) and packaging export recycling note (PERN) system. 

The consultation document sets out possible changes we could make to improve the system. 

The changes aim to level the playing field between UK domestic reprocessors and exporters and reduce the risk of fraud and error.