This meeting will provide members with an opportunity to discuss the recent developments in the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). 

Agenda

  • Update from Defra on the recently laid statutory instrument for DRS in England and Northern Ireland.
    • Retailers in scope - registration
    • Return Point Operator obligations
    • Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) responsibilities
    • Deposit rate, producer fees and retail handling fees
    • Exemptions
  • Update from BRC on DMO progress and discussion on key challenges [BRC members only].
    • Status of DMO application
    • Wales and their announcement to step out of the four nation DRS

There will be an opportunity to ask Defra any pressing questions you have. If you know what you’d like to ask ahead of time, please send your question to Naomi so Defra colleagues can come prepared for the session.

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Email Naomi to register