Producer Responsibility – End of Life Vehicles (ELV)
The EU is currently progressing a draft Regulation concerning the type approval for, and management of end of life, vehicles. The aim of this proposed regulation is to facilitate the transition of the EU automotive sector from the linear to the circular economy. The UK Government recognises that the overall aim of the proposed Regulation broadly aligns with the aims set out for road vehicles in the 2023 DEFRA policy paper, “The waste prevention programme for England: Maximising Resources, Minimising Waste” and could contribute towards efforts in achieving Net Zero by 2050.
Type of Change
ELV is a statutory UK-wide scheme being reformed on a UK-wide basis to contribute to our resources and waste circular economy statutory obligations. DAERA is currently keeping a watching brief on the progress of the proposed Regulation; however, it is likely that a review of the current UK regulatory framework will commence in 2026.
Affected Stakeholders
- Car manufacturers
- Car dealers
- Car dismantlers
- Scrap metal dealers
Changes
End of Life Vehicles, review of current regulatory framework commencing 2026.
Status
DAERA, and the UK Government, are currently keeping a watching brief on the progress of the proposed EU Regulation, before undertaking a review of the current UK regulatory framework.
Expected Timeline
A review of the current UK regulatory framework will commence in 2026.