UK metal packaging association warns on EPR, DRS and tariff policies

The UK's Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association says changes linked to extended producer responsibility, deposit return schemes, steel tariffs, energy and the carbon border adjustment mechanism are having unintended consequences for the UK metal packaging sector. The association presents the combined measures as a threat to the sector.

Why this mattersExtended producer responsibility, deposit return, steel tariffs and carbon border charges landing together raise compliance and input costs for UK metal packaging makers.

• The warning was reported on 9 November 2026
• The association cites extended producer responsibility, deposit return systems, steel tariffs, energy and the carbon border adjustment mechanism as combined pressures
• The warning concerns the UK metal packaging sector

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