Packaging Advice

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) marks one of the biggest changes to packaging legislation in recent years. While the regulation applies within the EU, its impact extends far beyond its borders. For UK businesses that manufacture packaging, supply packaging components, or export packaged goods into the EU, understanding what PPWR could mean is becoming increasingly important.

Since April 2022, The Plastic Tax has been applied to packaging and manufacturing imports that contain less than 30% recycled content. For products that fall into this category, a £200 per metric tonne penalty will be charged to the accountable business. It’s a key part in the government’s latest environmental and sustainability plans.