BHETA update EPR, new members and a staff appointment E
PR is set to be launched in the UK in 2024 and will have a significant impact on all supplier companies.
EPR is currently forecast to increase packaging PRN costs by between eight to ten times. Under current proposals, the burden of paying for recycling for branded products will move from general taxation, retailers and suppliers predominantly to suppliers.
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a total overhaul of the current PRN system and will involve the most significant change to Packaging Regulations for a generation. EPR fees will be contingent upon the ‘recyclability’ of the material used so suppliers need to review their packaging to see if it can be removed, reduced or recycled. The reporting criteria is also set to be enhanced – possibly from 1st January 2023 – so members need to take action as soon as possible. The minimum thresholds of turnover and packaging volume for small companies will be halved, so more small companies will have to pay. BHETA, its members and retail colleagues are working together to understand and inform suppliers of the full implications of EPR. In September, BHETA hosted two webinars on EPR packaging sustainability to keep BHETA members informed of the likely impact of the new packaging legislation, with Paul Van Danzig, policy director at Wastepack and Paul Field, Toolstation quality assurance manager. BHETA’s marketing manager, Steve
Richardson commented, “Sustainability is a critical topic from every point of view and packaging solutions are a big part of the solution, and of the debate. In other words it is vital for all suppliers to get packaging right for the future and this series of events, of which there will be 4 more, is an excellent way for BHETA members to ensure they are up to speed, and ideally ahead of the game. “The content and feedback from
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these two sessions – as well as planned BHETA interaction with retailers on this subject – will also be critical in arming BHETA to upscale its lobbying on the best and fairest ways to achieve packaging sustainability. It is a goal we all want, but if it is to work then we all need to appreciate how best to achieve it without penalising the consumer in the process.”
providing advice, retail contacts and the latest industry data to members is crucial which means that BHETA is a really important resource for members. It’s great to be part of delivering that support.”
New members • TCP (Technical Consumer Products). A leading manufacturing partner for cookshop, lighting and smart technology. As a 40 year old business with its UK office in Corby, TCP has a comprehensive range of smart products covering electrical, heating, lighting and security.
• Gleener UK. Starting with one iconic product, the Ultimate Fuzz Remover, a decade later the company is an innovative, creative, and growing fabric care brand, seeking to make laundry day so much easier. Gleener products have won design and innovation awards and the brand has evolved into home / pet care and eco- friendly cleaning, with a very successful debut at Exclusively 2022.
New appointment BHETA has appointed Sofia Sanchez to its members services team. As member services co-ordinator, Sofia will be focussing on member relationships in terms of answering queries and providing information updates. She will also be responsible for
marketing and networking opportunities for export and as well as with UK retailers throughout housewares, DIY, small domestic electricals and garden. Sofia will also be undertaking a similar role for the Exclusively housewares, small domestic electricals and gift exhibition which is owned by BHETA. Sofia said, “I’m delighted to be joining the BHETA team in a role that is so varied and positive. With all the new consumers who have entered the market over the last two years, home and garden products remain a huge opportunity despite the current challenges. I can see that
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• Aquaphor. A leading manufacturer of drinking water filters, filter jugs and whole house filters and softeners as well as a host of commercial filtration solutions, Aquaphor UK is based in Reading. It employs over 1000 people in total, owns six manufacturing plants in Estonia and Israel and supplies product throughout the world.
• Savernake Knives. One of the world’s leading knife brands, the company specialises in the design and creation of handcrafted knives for both amateur enthusiasts through to Michelin-starred chefs, with emphasis on combining the precision of technology with the finesse and attention to detail of handcraft.
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