Regulation 15 Producer obligations

(1)

This regulation applies to a producer (“P”) who is established in England.

(2)

If P is a small producer, but not an online marketplace operator or a seller, P is subject to the data collection obligations in regulation 16(2).

(3)

If P is a large producer, but not an online marketplace operator or a seller, P is subject to—

(a)

the data collection obligations in regulation 16(3); and

(b)

the data reporting obligations in regulation 17.

(4)

If P is an online marketplace operator, P is subject to—

(a)

the data collection obligations in regulation 16(4); and

(b)

where P is a large producer, the data reporting obligations in regulation 17.

(5)

If P is a small or large producer who is a seller, P is subject to the data collection obligations in regulation 16(5).

(6)

The references in paragraphs (2) and (3) to an online marketplace operator and a seller are to an online marketplace operator or seller which performs no other function referred to in regulation 8(1) in relation to packaging.

(7)

Where P is a small or large producer and P performs more than one such function in relation to packaging, P is subject to the obligations imposed under paragraphs (2) to (5), so far as relevant, in relation to each function P performs.

(8)

If P is a producer who is a licensor or a pub operating business, Schedule 2 applies to determine whether P is subject to the data collection obligations in regulation 16(6).

(9)

Paragraph (8) does not affect any obligations which a licensor or a pub operating business has under these Regulations otherwise than under Schedule 2.