Mandatory Packaging Reporting
What is Mandatory Packaging Reporting?
Mandatory Packaging Reporting (MPR) is a regulation introduced by the Resource Sustainability Act1 and administered by the National Environment Agency (NEA)2.
MPR applies to all companies that meet the following three criteria:
- Supply goods to Singapore
- Turnover >S$10M
- Imports packaged goods or uses packaging in Singapore
Eligible companies must submit a Data Report, Methodology document, and 3R Plan to the NEA every year by 31st March.
What services do we deliver?
We can deliver the following services:
Other designs:
Design 1 – Desktop version
In-house training to build capabilities and skills
Equip your staff with the knowledge and skillset required to prepare the MPR submission
Design 1 – Tablet and mobile version
In-house training to build capabilities and skills
Equip your staff with the knowledge and skillset required to prepare the MPR submission
Other designs:
Design 2 – Desktop version
In-house training to build capabilities and skills
Equip your staff with the knowledge and skillset required to prepare the MPR submission
Design 2 – Tablet and mobile version
Original – Tablet and mobile version (no icon)
#1
In-house training to build capabilities and skills
Equip your staff with the knowledge and skillset required to prepare the MPR submission
Original design (tablet and mobile version) – images
Original design (tablet and mobile)
#1
In-house training to build capabilities and skills
Equip your staff with the knowledge and skillset required to prepare the MPR submission
#2
Targeted quality review and ongoing technical support
Benefit from the expertise and knowledge of our consultants to support the team in charge of the MPR compliance on a regular or ad-hoc basis. The support can include targeted data analysis, quality checks on your datasets and documentation, developing relevant 3R Plans, etc.
#3
Complete MPR submission management and project delivery
Let our consultants lead the MPR project from start to finish. We assess the goods that fall within scope, liaise with stakeholders, gather the data, generate the report, and prepare and deliver the MPR submission
Original design (desktop)
#1
Training to build in-house capabilities and skills
Equip your staff with the knowledge and skillset required to prepare the MPR submission.
#2
Targeted quality review and ongoing technical support
Benefit from the expertise and knowledge of our consultants to support the team in charge of the MPR compliance on a regular or ad-hoc basis. The support can include targeted data analysis, quality checks on your datasets and documentation, developing relevant 3R Plans, etc.
#3
Complete MPR submission management and project delivery
Let our consultants lead the MPR project from start to finish. We assess the goods that fall within scope, liaise with stakeholders, gather the data, generate the report, and prepare and deliver the MPR submission.
Why engage us?
Navigate Regulatory Complexity
The regulation defines numerous inclusions and exclusions in the reporting of packaging. Based on our experience and deep understanding of the regulation, our consultants help determine what your company is responsible for reporting and its precise reporting obligations.
Streamline Reporting Efforts
Companies with many products or complex operations may struggle with accurately quantifying reportable packaging and conducting large-scale packaging assessment. Leverage on our cross-industry experience in MPR submissions to identify the most effective methodology and ensure traceable data collection and calculation.
Optimise Your Resources
Robust data gathering is required in MPR submissions. We step in as your dedicated MPR compliance team, efficiently managing the collection, aggregation, and validation of data, minimising the strain on your internal staff and time.
Schedule a call to know more and get a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
“Packaging” means any material or combination of materials used for the containment, protection, handling, delivery or presentation of any goods. Note that several exclusions apply such as reusable packaging or packaging used for transportation in bulk whereby such packaging does not need to be reported. Contact us to know more.
Obligated producers will have to report the quantity of packaging supplied to Singapore per form and material. The quantities must be reported using a prescribed template by the NEA.
The 3R Plan refers to an activity that the company commits to undertake over the next 1-3 years to improve packaging or improve the communication around best practices (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). It must contain at least one of the following improvement plans:
- packaging reduction;
- collect packaging for re-use;
- collect packaging for recycling;
- engage and educate consumers on the reduction, re-use or recycling of packaging;
- engage and educate any industry sector on the reduction, re-use or recycling of packaging;
- use recycled content in packaging material;
- improve the recyclability of packaging used.
If you engage us to lead the complete MPR project, then the answer is ‘yes’. We will prepare all the necessary reports and supporting documentation for the submission to the NEA.
When engaged, it is our role to ensure that your company will be complying with NEA rules. Hence, during the MPR project, we may reach out to the NEA to confirm the reportability of certain packaging items.
Separately, the NEA may conduct a verification of your past MPR submissions. If we led such MPR submission, we will assist you during the verification process. If corrections must be made, we will do so at no additional cost (it is our role to get it right the first time).
Yes, whenever relevant. As we are based in Singapore we can facilitate a site visit to your facility. Such site visit may include
- organising a meeting with the operation and procurement teams to determine the tools we can use to monitor packaging usage,
- conducting a walk-through to observe products and ensure that we have captured all packaging items,
- weighing product packaging and verifying its material composition.
Yes, if relevant. We own a calibrated high-precision scale that we can use to weigh packaging materials. The measurement can then be used to prepare the data report.
- You may refer to the NEA’s website:https://www.nea.gov.sg/packaging
- Or check out our publication and factsheets here: https://zerowastecity.com/publications/