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-gb07/09/2010 22:21:00Copyright: Budget Pack 200715http://www.budget-pack.com/theme/bpweb/assets/budgetPackLogoRss.jpghttp://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp On Friday 3rd September 2010, Aston and Fincher Ltd, a hairdressing supplies wholesaler, from Birmingham, were ordered to pay over £30,000 for failing to comply with the WEEE and packaging regulations. http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=284http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=28407/09/2010Packaging On Thursday 19 August 2010, Hatcher Components Ltd. and Broadwater Mouldings Ltd were ordered to pay over £3,500 each for failing to comply with the packaging waste regulations. http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=283http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=28319/08/2010Packaging On Wednesday 21 July 2010, Karndean International Limited of Evesham pleaded guilty at Worcester Magistrates Court to nine charges relating to failure to comply with packaging waste regulations.http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=282http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=28226/07/2010Packaging The UK Government is consulting on possible revisions to the packaging regulations; this is a comprehensive review of the existing regulations asking for feedback on a variety of packaging issues.http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=280http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=28023/03/2010Packaging The government has decided not to reduce the target for recycling steel packaging which would help UK businesses deal with escalating costs caused by a lack of PRN evidence from the global slowdown. http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=266http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=26619/08/2009Packaging Biggest fine in history of Packaging Regulations handed down to drinks importer The Red Bull Company Limited. Last week the energy drink giant Red Bull was prosecuted by the Environment Agency for failing to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations from 1999 – 2006. After a court appearance the company was fined over £260,000 for offences in addition to Agency costs and avoided fees.  http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=263http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=26306/08/2009Packaging Large institutions have come under scrutiny for the packaging they supply to consumers in recent BBC news stories. http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=254http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=25417/02/2009Packaging 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=253http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=25311/02/2009Packaging DEFRA have announced an amendment to their recycling targets for 2008. http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=230http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=23023/04/2008Packaging On 22nd January 2008, Western Wines was hit with the largest fine yet for failing to comply with the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations, paying out more than £230,000.  http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=229http://www.budget-pack.com/public/newsDetail.asp?nid=22923/04/2008Packaging