EPR Compass · Overview
EPR Compliance Dashboard
Active PRO Registrations
3
POLYCO · PACKAGING SA · PETCO
Q1 2026 Obligation
48.2t
Packaging tonnage — due 31 Mar
Compliance Score
76%
Based on 3 PRO submissions
Overdue Reports
1
POLYCO Q4 2025 — 14 days late
PRO Registration Status
| PRO | Material Stream | Registration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLYCO | Rigid plastic packaging | POLYCO/2023/8847 | Active |
| PACKAGING SA | Paper & board packaging | PSA/2023/4421 | Active |
| PETCO | PET plastic bottles | PETCO/2024/1203 | Active |
| GLASS SA | Glass packaging | Not registered | Required |
Upcoming Deadlines
| Deadline | PRO | Obligation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 days ago | POLYCO | Q4 2025 tonnage report | Overdue |
| 31 Mar 2026 | PACKAGING SA | Q1 2026 tonnage report | 18 Days |
| 31 Mar 2026 | PETCO | Q1 2026 tonnage report | 18 Days |
| 30 Jun 2026 | All PROs | Q2 2026 tonnage report | 109 Days |
⚠️ POLYCO Q4 2025 Report Overdue
Your quarterly tonnage report to POLYCO was due on 31 January 2026 and is now 14 days late. Late submission may attract a penalty of up to R50,000 under GN R1184. Generate and submit immediately.
Step 1
EPR Obligation Screener
Does EPR Apply to You?
GN R1184 (2021) — Paper & Packaging · Electricals & Electronics · Pesticide Containers · 8-question screening
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Business Type2
Products3
Packaging4
Threshold5
ResultWhat best describes your business?
GN R1184 applies to producers, importers and brand owners. Select the option that most accurately describes your role in the supply chain.
What types of products do you sell?
Select all product categories that apply to your business. EPR obligations are triggered per product category.
What packaging materials do you use?
Each packaging material stream is managed by a different PRO. Select all materials used in your primary and secondary packaging.
What is your estimated annual packaging tonnage?
GN R1184 applies to all producers regardless of size, but reporting thresholds vary. Small producers (under 5 tonnes/year) have simplified reporting obligations.
EPR Applies — 3 PROs Required
Based on your answers — GN R1184 obligations confirmed for FreshPak Beverages
Register with these PROs
POLYCO
Polyolefin Recycling Company
Rigid plastic packaging (HDPE, PP, PS). Quarterly tonnage reports. Collection target: 45% by 2025.
PETCO
PET Recycling Company
PET plastic bottles. Quarterly tonnage reports. Collection target: 70% by 2025.
PACKAGING SA
Packaging South Africa
Paper, board and metal packaging. Quarterly tonnage reports. Collection target: 65% by 2025.
GLASS SA
Glass Recycling Company SA
Glass packaging. If you use glass bottles — Glass SA registration required. Annual reporting.
Next Step — Calculate Your Tonnage Obligation
Use the EPR Tonnage Calculator to determine your exact reporting obligations per material stream. This feeds directly into your quarterly PRO reports.
Question 1 of 4
EPR Tonnage
EPR Obligation Calculator
Packaging Tonnage Calculator
GN R1184 · Enter your products and packaging details below · Results feed directly into PRO quarterly reports
Product Lines — Q1 2026 (Jan–Mar)
Q1 2026 EPR Obligation Summary
11.76t
PET Plastic (PETCO)
5.22t
Paper/Board (PACKAGING SA)
16.98t
Total Q1 Obligation
Quarterly Report
EPR Report Builder
POLYCO Quarterly Tonnage Report
Q4 2025 (Oct–Dec 2025) · FreshPak Beverages (Pty) Ltd · POLYCO Registration: POLYCO/2023/8847
Producer Details
Plastic Packaging Placed on Market (tonnes) — Q4 2025
Total POLYCO Obligation — Q4 2025
0.00 tonnes
Collection & Recycling Evidence
📎 Click to attach recycler certificates, weighbridge tickets or POLYCO collection data
Declaration
I declare that the information provided in this quarterly report is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, and that FreshPak Beverages (Pty) Ltd is compliant with its obligations under Government Notice R1184 (2021) — Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations.
Compliance Calendar
EPR Deadline Calendar
January 2026
31 Jan 2026
POLYCO Q4 2025 Report
POLYCO — rigid plastics
31 Jan 2026
PACKAGING SA Q4 2025
Paper & board stream
March 2026
31 Mar 2026
POLYCO Q1 2026 Report
Rigid plastics — 18 days
31 Mar 2026
PACKAGING SA Q1 2026
Paper & board — 18 days
31 Mar 2026
PETCO Q1 2026 Report
PET bottles — 18 days
June 2026
30 Jun 2026
All PROs — Q2 2026
POLYCO + PSA + PETCO
30 Jun 2026
Annual EPR Plan Review
Internal review deadline
September 2026
30 Sep 2026
All PROs — Q3 2026
POLYCO + PSA + PETCO
30 Sep 2026
Collection Target Check
Mid-year performance review
All Upcoming Deadlines — 2026
| Due Date | PRO | Report Type | Material Stream | Days Remaining | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2026 | POLYCO | Q4 2025 Tonnage Report | Rigid plastics | -14 days | Overdue | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | POLYCO | Q1 2026 Tonnage Report | Rigid plastics | 18 days | Due Soon | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | PACKAGING SA | Q1 2026 Tonnage Report | Paper & board | 18 days | Due Soon | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | PETCO | Q1 2026 Tonnage Report | PET plastic | 18 days | Due Soon | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | All PROs | Q2 2026 Tonnage Report | All streams | 109 days | Upcoming |
PRO Management
My PRO Registrations
POLYCO
Polyolefin Recycling Co.
Rigid plastic packaging: HDPE, PP, PS, other rigid plastics and flexible packaging.
Reg: POLYCO/2023/8847
Contact: admin@polyco.co.za
Q4 Status: Overdue — generate now
PETCO
PET Recycling Company
PET plastic packaging: clear and coloured PET bottles and jars.
Reg: PETCO/2024/1203
Contact: producer@petco.co.za
Q4 Status: Submitted ✓
PACKAGING SA
Packaging South Africa
Paper, board, metal and composite packaging materials.
Reg: PSA/2023/4421
Contact: epr@packagingsa.co.za
Q4 Status: Submitted ✓
History
PRO Submission History
All PRO Submissions — FreshPak Beverages
| Period | PRO | Tonnage Reported | Submission Date | Reference | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | PETCO | 11.2t PET | 28 Jan 2026 | PETCO/Q42025/FP1203 | Accepted | |
| Q4 2025 | PACKAGING SA | 4.8t Paper/Board | 29 Jan 2026 | PSA/Q42025/4421 | Accepted | |
| Q3 2025 | POLYCO | 9.4t Rigid Plastic | 30 Oct 2025 | POLYCO/Q32025/FP0847 | Accepted | |
| Q3 2025 | PETCO | 10.8t PET | 30 Oct 2025 | PETCO/Q32025/FP1203 | Accepted | |
| Q3 2025 | PACKAGING SA | 4.6t Paper/Board | 31 Oct 2025 | PSA/Q32025/4421 | Accepted |
Risk Tool
EPR Penalty Estimator
Non-Compliance Penalties — GN R1184
Under NEMWA Section 67A, non-compliance with EPR regulations can result in fines of up to R10 million or imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both. Administrative penalties under GN R1184 start at R50,000 for late reporting.
Estimated Penalty Exposure
R50,000
Administrative Fine
R25,000
Target Miss Penalty
R75,000
Total Estimated Exposure
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