UK plastic packaging tax: 2026/27 update
07/01/2026
The UK Government has announced a change to how recycled plastic is counted for the Plastic Packaging Tax, introducing a mass balance approach for chemically recycled plastics, effective 1 April 2027.
UKFT has prepared a member-only guide to help businesses understand the change and what it means for compliance from 2026/2027 onwards.
UKFT members: If you have any questions or would like a copy of the guide, please email compliance@ukft.org
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