Data reporting obligationsS
17.—(1) A large producer (“LP”) who is subject to obligations in this regulation must, subject to paragraph (2), report the following information to SEPA every six months, in accordance with this regulation, in such form and manner as SEPA may direct—
(a)the information in Part 2 of schedule 1, and
(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,
(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 30 June 2023, or
(b)if LP does not have sufficient data to report on the period from 1 January to the date on which these Regulations come into force (“the commencement date”), for the period starting on the commencement date and ending on 30 June 2023,
and must be submitted on or before 1 October 2023.
(3) Subsequent reports must be submitted—
(a)for the six months ending on 31 December, on or before 1 April in the following year,
(b)for the six months ending on 30 June, on or before 1 October in the same year.
(4) LP must ensure that the information reported to SEPA under this regulation—
(a)is as accurate as reasonably possible, and
(b)is verified by the signature of the approved person of LP.