http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.aspNews and the latest information for companies affected by the UK 's WEEE Regulations, Packaging Regulations and RoHS Regulations.en-gb10/09/2010 21:58:38Copyright: Budget Pack 200715http://www.budget-pack.com/theme/bpweb/assets/budgetPackLogoRss.jpghttp://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp Budget Pack is working hard on its batteries compliance scheme application to offer consolidated compliance services for members affected by Packaging, WEEE and Batteries Regulations in UK.http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=265http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=26518/06/2009Members Budget Pack members learn about proposed new producers’ responsibility Regulations and Directives at a seminar held at Budget Pack’s new offices on the 25th February.http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=257http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=25712/03/2009Members Despite the recent volatility in recycling markets and complaints from larger schemes that adopted higher-risk purchasing strategies, Budget Pack has maintained a highly competitive pricing campaign and is pleased to announce another low-cost year for members as the 2008 compliance period closes.http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=252http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=25211/02/2009Members On 2nd February 2009 the Department for Business and Regulatory Reform (BERR) appointed the National Weights and Measurements Laboratory (NWML) as the enforcement agency for the “Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market)” Regulations 2008.http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=250http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=25005/02/2009Members The Department of Business for Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) announced on the 19th December a consultation on the UK WEEE Regulations aimed at streamlining the current structure and reducing administrative burdens. http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=247http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=24723/12/2008Members The Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) has teamed up with The Waste Resources Action Program (WRAP) for the long awaited government consumer campaign to encourage the separate collection of WEEE. The focus of the campaign will be on increasing the collection and recycling of small domestic appliances such as kettles and toasters by encouraging consumers to visit the WRAP website to find out where they can recycle their old products either through in-store take back schemes or via their local council waste collection site. http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=246http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=24618/12/2008Members Prices that collectors of packaging waste are receiving from recycling companies have dropped sharply in recent weeks as a result of the global slowdown.  This is starting to impact on UK businesses through increased costs for waste management and compliance with the Packaging Regulations. http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=244http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=24413/11/2008Members From 2009 battery producers will be required to finance the collection, treatment and recycling of waste batteries. Help us to minimise your costs! http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=243http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=24313/11/2008Members Budget Pack ran two one-day interactive seminars for its members during October – both of which were well attended. Delegates received valuable information and advice on the latest producer responsibility regulations and had a chance to ask questions about their business and discuss ways in which the regulations specifically affect them. See below for a brief summary of the subjects covered during the seminars and learn how you can get up to speed if you missed the chance to attend. http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=242http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=24205/11/2008Members From the 26th September 2006 it became illegal to put new batteries on the market (including appliances which incorporate batteries) that do not comply with the requirements of the Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/2164). Key requirements • New materials prohibitions on the use of mercury and cadmium in the manufacture of batteries •  Labelling must include the “crossed out wheeled-bin” symbol and the chemical symbol for lead, mercury or cadmium where appropriate • Batteries must be able to be removed from appliances and appliances designed in order that waste batteries can be readily removed • An enforcement body is to be appointed by BERR to ensure a level playing field for anyone placing batteries on the market http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=241http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=24127/10/2008Members