Producer obligations
15.—(1) This regulation applies to a producer (“P”) as defined under regulation 8(1).
(2) If P is a small or large producer who is a brand owner or packer/filler, P is subject to—
(a)the data collection obligations in regulation 16(2), and
(b)where P is a large producer, the data reporting obligations in regulation 17(1)(a) and (b).
(3) If P is a small or large producer who is a distributor, importer or service provider, P is subject to—
(a)the data collection obligations in regulation 16(3), and
(b)where P is a large producer—
(i)who is an importer or service provider, the data reporting obligations in regulation 17(1)(a) and (b), or
(ii)who is a distributor, the data reporting obligations in regulation 17(1)(a) and (c).
(4) If P is a small or large producer who 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(1)(a) and (d).
(5) If P is small or large producer who is a seller, P is subject to the data collection obligations in regulation 16(5).
(6) Where P is a small or large producer and P performs more than one function as a producer under regulation 8 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.
(7) 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).
(8) Paragraph (7) does not affect any obligations which a licensor or a pub operating business has under these Regulations otherwise than under Schedule 2.