{"id":968,"date":"2026-04-21T09:33:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T09:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mycrochettips.com\/?p=968"},"modified":"2026-04-23T13:06:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:06:55","slug":"producers-must-adopt-new-barcodes-as-part-of-the-uks-drs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mycrochettips.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/21\/producers-must-adopt-new-barcodes-as-part-of-the-uks-drs\/","title":{"rendered":"Producers must adopt new barcodes as part of the UK\u2019s DRS"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Exchange<\/h4>\n

In-scope drinks containers must adopt new barcodes as part of the UK\u2019s Deposit Return Scheme, Exchange for Change has announced.<\/h4>\n

Individual containers within the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) must display the new barcode so they can be identified in Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) and at Exchange for Change\u2019s counting and sorting facilities.<\/p>\n

The requirement was published as part of Exchange for Change\u2019s material\u00a0specification\u00a0for\u00a0drinks containers included in the scheme.<\/p>\n

Existing product barcodes will need to be changed, as the new dedicated barcode must be applied to all in-scope products placed on the DRS market.<\/p>\n

Exchange for Change is the not-for-profit, industry-led organisation delivering the DRS in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, which is set to go live from October 2027<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The specifications cover drinks containers made from PET plastic,\u00a0aluminium\u00a0and steel, ranging in size from 150ml to 3 litres.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Commenting on the announcement, Russell Davies, CEO of Exchange for Change, said:\u00a0\u201cThe\u00a0publication of\u00a0our material\u00a0specification\u00a0is a\u00a0milestone\u00a0in providing\u00a0producers\u00a0with\u00a0the clarity they need to prepare for the DRS.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt sets out in practical terms how packaging should be labelled so it can work effectively within the system from day one. Our focus is on making sure businesses have the time, certainty and support they need.\u201d<\/p>\n

Exchange for Change \u2018disappointed\u2019 at Wales\u2019s DMO rejection<\/h2>\n
\"Wales\"<\/a>
The Welsh Government rejected Exchange for Change\u2019s application to become its deposit return scheme administrator.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Exchange for Change has reacted after the Welsh Government rejected its application<\/a> to become the scheme administrator for Wales\u2019s DRS.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndustry has always been clear that the right outcome is a fully interoperable DRS across all four nations from October 2027, one that reflects the realities of how the UK retail market\u00a0operates,\u201d Exchange for Change said in a statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe strongly believe that having one scheme administrator across all countries within the UK is the best way to achieve a scheme that is simple,\u00a0easy\u00a0and convenient for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0multiple reports<\/a>, Exchange for Change is the only organisation to have submitted an application.<\/p>\n

The Welsh Government have reopened applications to become the Deposit Management\u00a0Organisation (DMO)\u00a0for its DRS, with a new deadline of 2 June 2026.<\/p>\n

Exchange for Change confirmed it is now\u00a0considering appealing\u00a0the Welsh Government\u2019s\u00a0decision, and\u00a0intends to reapply to be\u00a0appointed\u00a0the DMO in Wales.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0 In-scope drinks containers must adopt new barcodes as part of the UK\u2019s Deposit Return Scheme, Exchange for Change has announced. Individual containers within the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) must display the new barcode so they can be identified in Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) and at Exchange for Change\u2019s counting…<\/p>\n

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