The Packaging Waste (Data Collection and Reporting) (Wales) Regulations 2023

Data reporting obligations

17.—(1) A large producer (“ LP”) who is subject to obligations in this regulation must, subject to paragraph (2), report the following information to NRW every six months in accordance with this regulation, in such form as NRW may direct—

(a) the information in Part 2 of Schedule 1,

(b) where LP is a brand owner, packer/filler, importer or service provider, the information referred to in paragraphs 10(3) and 22 of Schedule 1,

(c) where LP is distributor, the information referred to in paragraphs 10 to 16 and 22 of Schedule 1, and

(d) where LP is an online marketplace operator, the information referred to in paragraphs 17(b) and 22 of Schedule 1.

(2) The first report required under paragraph (1) must be made—

(a) for the period beginning with the date on which these Regulations come into force (“the commencement date”) and ending with 31 December 2023, or

(b) if LP does have data to report on the period from 1 January 2023 to the commencement date, for the period beginning with 1 January 2023 and ending with 31 December 2023,

and must be submitted on or before 1 April 2024.

(3) Subsequent reports must be submitted—

(a) for the six months ending with 30 June, on or before 1 October in the same year;

(b) for the six months ending with 31 December, on or before 1 April in the following year.

(4) LP must ensure that the information reported to NRW under this regulation—

(a) is as accurate as reasonably possible, and

(b) is verified by the signature of the approved person of LP.