This guide from BIS (Dept for Business, Innovation & Skills), is addressed to those involved in the placing of packaged goods on the market. The guidance cannot cover every situation and, of course, it may be necessary to carefully consider the relevant legislation to see how it applies in your circumstances. However, if you do follow the guidance it will help you to understand how to comply with the law. The guidance has been designed to comply with the "Code of Practice on Guidance on Regulation 2009." This was published in October 2009 and a copy can be downloaded from the BIS website at www.bis.gov.uk. This is a summary guidance note and the full guidance can be found in "Packaging Essential Requirements Regulations - Government Guidance Notes" URN 11/524 is available separately. This current guidance is the January 2011 edition of the start guide and replaces all earlier editions. The guidance is updated on a regular basis as necessary.
