Karndean Fined for Packaging Violation

London, England, July 22, 2010--Flooring importer importer Karndean International has been fined £36,766 for failing to comply with packaging waste legislation, according to a story in PackagingNews.

The company pleaded guilty to nine charges at Worcester Magistrates Court, the story said.

In a statement, Pat McDonald, UK managing director, said the firm fully accepted that it was culpable and had not contested the case. 

"Importantly, we have put in place the necessary processes and procedures to ensure this does not happen again and that we deliver in all aspects to a level that matches our own and our customers’ highest expectations," McDonald said.

Environment Agency officer Louise Goatcher said that had Karndean registered it would have cost £9,000 for the three years.