On 1 January 2023, the new excise tax on non-reusable packaging came into force, derived from law 7/12 on Waste and Contaminated Soil. The aim of this tax is to reduce the use of single-use plastic.
Knowing the complexity of the law and the impact it will have on companies, Packaging Cluster wants to help you and accompany you on this path.
That is why we have created a self-assessment form so that together we can see the degree of impact it will have on your company.
If my packaging contains recycled material, do I also have to pay the tax?
The plastic tax is levied on the amount of non-recycled plastic*, expressed in kilograms. The amount payable is €0.45/kg of virgin plastic.
*According to Law 07/2022 on waste, the amount of recycled material contained in the packaging must be certified by a body accredited to issue certification in accordance with the UNE-EN 15343:2008 standard or the standards that replace it.
How do I know if the product I am putting on the market is recycled or not? Is there some kind of document where materials that are recycled are included?
Although this issue is outside the scope of the waste law, it can be clarified that the Packaging and Waste Directive 94/62 supports the designation of recyclable on the basis of compliance with EN 13430. This standard states that in order to ensure the recyclability of packaging, it must meet specific requirements at the design, manufacture, use, sorting and collection stages. To verify the potential degree of recyclability of plastic packaging, we recommend the use of the Recyclass tool, which is compatible with the aforementioned standard.
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If you are a member of the Packaging Cluster, you can find more questions and answers about the plastics tax by logging in below
If with all the explanation and the self-diagnosis it is not clear to you how the Tax will affect you, the Packaging Cluster has at your disposal some consulting packs, to solve all your doubts.
5 hours of personalised consultancy with the support of the Packaging Cluster team and the collaboration of Repaq Packaging Consulting.
10 hours of personalised consultancy with the support of the Packaging Cluster team and the collaboration of Repaq Packaging Consulting.
Advice and personalised support to accompany the plastic tax transition by Repaq Packaging Consulting
*This price and accompanying service is exclusive for members of the Packaging Cluster.
In case you are interested in having a personalised accompaniment and in having this consulting space, please contact us and we will give you all the details of this additional service.
