DRS Update: UKGovt respond to consultation on Price Marking & Display

01 Feb 2024
Written By Chris Terry

The Department for Business and Trade have published the results of their recent consultation on the Price Marking Order (link), which included questions on the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). SGF responded to this consultation on behalf of members.

The high-level results of the DRS questions in the consultation are as follows:

  • Broad support for retailers displaying the cost of the deposit separately

  • Broad support for the unit price being calculated exclusive of the deposit

  • A majority of consumer preferred the selling price and deposit being displayed separately

The Department for Business and Trade will proceed to amend the Price Marking Order so that the selling price displayed excludes the deposit, while the deposit is clearly displayed separately, and the unit price is calculated excluding the deposit. This outcome is in line with the policy intent established under The Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations.

Chris Terry
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