Guidance · United Kingdom
Report packaging data: create your reporting file
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Previously: Updates to this page Published 19 August 2026 Last updated 19 August 2026 — Show all updates 19 August 2026 Replaced the file specification for reporting packaging data with a refreshed version. There are no material changes to this content.
Now: Show all updates 19 August 2026 Replaced the file specification for reporting packaging data with a refreshed version. There are no material changes to this content.
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Replaced the file specification for reporting packaging data with a refreshed version. There are no material changes to this content. The tables are easier to navigate and tables 1b, 3b and 4b have been added to make it easier for small producers to create a file.
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