Data reporting obligations
18.—(1) A large producer (“LP”) who is subject to obligations in this regulation must, subject to paragraph (2), report the following information to the Department every six months, in accordance with this regulation, in such form and manner as the Department 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 in Part 3 and paragraph 23 of Schedule 1;
(c)where LP is a distributor, the information in paragraphs 10 to 13, 16, 17 and 23 of Schedule 1; and
(d)where LP is an online marketplace operator, the information in Part 4 and paragraph 23 of Schedule 1.
(2) The first report required under paragraph (1) must be made—
(a)for the six months ending on 30th June 2023; or
(b)if LP does not have sufficient data to report on the period from 1st January 2023 to 28th February 2023, for the period starting on 28th February and ending on 30th June 2023;
and must be submitted on or before 1st October 2023.
(3) Subsequent reports must be submitted—
(a)for the six months ending on 31st December , on or before 1st April in the following year;
(b)for the six months ending on 30th June, on or before 1st October in the same year.
(4) LP must ensure that the information reported to the Department under this regulation—
(a)is as accurate as reasonably possible; and
(b)is verified by the signature of the approved person of LP.