The plastic packaging tax comes into effect from 1st April 2022.
This new tax applies to plastic packaging produced or imported into the UK that does not contain at least 30% recycled materials. The rate of the tax will be £200 per metric tonne of plastic packaging, and it is hoped that it will provide a clear incentive for business to use recycled materials in the production of plastic packaging, which will create greater demand for this material and in turn stimulate increased levels of recycling and collection of plastic waste, diverting it away from landfill or incineration.
From 1st April 2022, as an importer we will be liable to pay the tax on eligible products which we supply to you and will be submitting quarterly data to the HMRC. We have introduced new products which contain more than 30% recycled content which are not liable for the tax and intend to stock more alternatives in the future.
If you would like to read more about this new tax please see the government website for further information Plastic Packaging Tax - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).