Platform features

Every tool your EPR compliance needs.

From AI-powered invoice extraction to one-click Environment Agency reports — every feature is built for UK packaging regulations, not adapted from generic software.

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automatic data reading

Upload any invoice. AI extracts every material in seconds.

Stop manually copying weights from supplier invoices. Complybase reads PDFs, Excel files and CSVs and automatically identifies every packaging line — material type, weight, and recyclability classification — ready for your EPR calculation.

  • Supports PDF, Excel (.xlsx), CSV and scanned images (OCR)
  • Classifies plastic, paper, glass, aluminium, steel and wood automatically
  • 95%+ accuracy on standard UK supplier invoices
  • Confidence score shown for every extracted item
  • One-click corrections sync across your report
95%+
Extraction accuracy
3 min
Invoice to report
6
Material types
automatic data reading complete · invoice_Q2.pdf
Cardboard
4.7 t
HDPE plastic
2.5 t
Glass
1.9 t
Aluminium
1.1 t
Steel
0.5 t
Total EPR liability
£12,847
Calculations

Official gov.uk rates. Penny-perfect, every time.

Complybase uses the exact base rates published by PackUK and updated on gov.uk. Modulation factors, producer thresholds, Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) exemptions and nation-specific adjustments are all applied automatically.

  • Rates updated immediately when PackUK publishes changes
  • Modulation factors: Code A–E recyclability adjustments applied
  • DRS exemptions for qualifying drinks containers auto-detected
  • Exempt / small / large producer thresholds applied per period
  • Full audit trail: every £ traced to its source rate
Civil sanctions
for non-compliance
6+
Modulation codes
EPR fee breakdown · Q2 2026
Cardboard (Code A)£940
HDPE plastic (Code B)£2,187
Glass (Code C)£456
Aluminium (DRS exempt)£0.00 ✓
Steel (Code C)£264
Total liability £3,847
vs £8,200 consultant estimate · You save £4,353
EA Reports

EA-compliant reports generated in one click.

Your packaging data is already in the platform. Generating a submission-ready Environment Agency report takes one click and under 30 seconds. Download in EA's accepted format and submit directly through the NPWD portal.

  • Pre-filled in the exact format the Environment Agency requires
  • Quarterly and annual report types both supported
  • Version history — every report saved with timestamp
  • PDF download for your records, plus EA-format export
  • Deadline tracker built in — get reminders before each submission window
Q2 2026 EA Report · ready to submit
Reporting periodApr – Jun 2026
Total packaging10.7 tonnes
EPR liability£3,847
Producer statusLarge producer
Report formatEA NPWD ✓
Submission deadline1 Jul 2026
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Professional

Compare periods. Forecast costs. Stay ahead.

Spot cost trends across quarters, see which materials are driving your fees up, and forecast your next 12 months of EPR liability based on real packaging data. Available on Professional and Enterprise plans.

  • Side-by-side comparison of any two reporting periods
  • Material-level trend lines show what's changing and why
  • 12-month cost forecast based on historical usage patterns
  • Scenario modelling: "what if I switch from plastic to glass?"
  • CSV export for finance team and board reporting
Professional & Enterprise
Period comparison · Q1 vs Q2 2026
Q1 total cost£3,210
Q2 total cost£3,847
Change↑ +£637 (+19.8%)
DriverHDPE volume +22%
12-month forecast
£16,200 / year
Enterprise

AI-powered material optimiser. Cut fees, not corners.

The Material Optimiser analyses your entire packaging mix and recommends specific substitutions that reduce your EPR fees. Each suggestion shows the exact saving, the alternative material, and its recyclability classification.

  • Scans every material line in your data for cost reduction opportunities
  • Recommends recyclable alternatives with lower modulation factors
  • Shows projected annual saving for each recommendation
  • Links to supplier alternatives for each material type
  • Prioritised by impact: highest savings shown first
Enterprise only
Optimiser · 3 recommendations
Switch black plastic → clear HDPE
Code D → Code B · saves £1,840/year
Replace multi-layer film → mono PP
Code E → Code C · saves £1,120/year
Use FSC-certified cardboard
Code C → Code A · saves £380/year
Total potential saving: £3,340/year
Professional & Enterprise

Team collaboration and supplier tracking built in.

Invite your team with role-based access control. Track which suppliers are providing packaging data, see response rates, and chase outstanding information — all inside the platform.

  • Invite unlimited team members (Enterprise) or up to 5 (Professional)
  • Roles: Owner, Editor, Viewer — full RBAC
  • Supplier directory: track each supplier's packaging data completeness
  • Product-line EPR tracking: see cost per SKU, not just total
  • Bulk document upload — drop a full quarter's invoices at once
Professional & Enterprise
Team · 4 members
Sarah M.Owner
James T.Editor
Priya K.Editor
Tom R.Viewer
Supplier data completeness
Amcor UK
100%
DS Smith
80%
Berry Ltd
40%
All plans

Compliance calendar and smart deadline alerts.

Never miss a submission window again. Complybase tracks all four quarterly deadlines, sends email reminders at 30, 14, and 7 days out, and keeps a full checklist of what you need to do before each report is due.

  • All four quarterly EA deadlines pre-loaded and tracked
  • 30 / 14 / 7 day email reminders for each deadline
  • Per-period checklist: data uploaded, reviewed, report generated
  • Calendar view showing your full compliance year at a glance
  • Non-compliance reminder — civil sanctions and criminal prosecution may apply for missed deadlines
Compliance calendar · 2026
Q1 report (1 Apr)✓ Submitted
Q2 report (1 Jul)14 days left
Q3 report (1 Oct)107 days
Q4 report (1 Jan)198 days
⚠ Q2 checklist: 1 item pending
Upload June supplier invoices to complete data.
Professional & Enterprise

Product-line EPR: know the cost per SKU.

Don't just track packaging at the company level — see the EPR cost attributable to each product line or SKU. Useful for pricing decisions, product development, and identifying which products are most costly to pack.

  • Assign packaging data to individual products or product lines
  • EPR cost-per-unit calculation included
  • Sort by highest cost, highest volume, or material type
  • Export product-level data for finance systems
  • Useful for brands with mixed packaging strategies
Professional & Enterprise
Product EPR · top lines by cost
Premium Gift Box£4.82 / unit
Multi-pack (6×)£2.17 / unit
Standard Carton£0.63 / unit
Eco Mailer Bag£0.12 / unit
Tip: Premium Gift Box EPR cost = 3.1% of retail price. Industry average: 0.8%.
Everything included

Every feature, at a glance

All plans include AI extraction, calculations, EA reports and the compliance calendar. Professional and Enterprise unlock advanced tools.

AI Invoice Extraction
PDF, Excel, CSV — AI reads every material line automatically.
Official EPR Calculations
PackUK base rates, modulation factors and DRS exemptions applied.
EA Report Generation
One click to a submission-ready Environment Agency report.
Compliance Calendar
All four quarterly deadlines tracked with email reminders.
Period Comparison
Compare any two quarters side by side. See what changed and why.
Cost Forecasting
12-month EPR liability forecast based on your data patterns.
Team Collaboration
Owner / Editor / Viewer roles. Invite your whole finance team.
Supplier Management
Track data completeness per supplier. Chase missing invoices.
Product-line EPR
EPR cost per SKU — know which products are expensive to pack.
Bulk Upload
Drop a full quarter of invoices at once. AI processes them all.
PDF & Excel Export
Export all data for external reporting, audits or finance systems.
Material Optimiser
AI recommends packaging substitutions to cut your EPR fees.

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