Part 2 of the Finance Act 2021 introduced the Plastic Packaging Tax and set out its framework and key definitions. These Regulations set out detailed administrative requirements for the Plastic Packaging Tax. Definitions are given to establish when a plastic packaging component is considered ‘finished,’ and therefore chargeable to the tax. It also details record keeping and weighing requirements...

With the goal of safeguarding the fundamental rights to life, health, and enjoyment of a clean environment, measures are hereby established to reduce the production and consumption of single use plastics in the national territory, provisions set forth to permit their eventual substitution by sustainable alternatives as well as their reuse, and complementary measures further established.

The primary objective of any policy on waste should be to reduce to a minimum the negative effects of waste generation and management on human health and the environment. In equal measure and in accordance with the principles governing the circular economy, said policy should have as its objective the promotion of efficient use of resources, assuming a strategic position with the consensus of...

Part 2 of the Act establishes a plastic packaging tax which applies to plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into the UK, that does not contain at least 30% recycled plastic. Plastic packaging is packaging that is predominantly plastic by weight. It will not apply to any plastic packaging which contains at least 30% recycled plastic, or any packaging which is not predominantly plastic by...

The present law has as its object the protection of the environment and the reduction of waste, limiting delivery of single-use products to retail alimentary establishments, promoting reuse and certification of single-use plastics, and regulating expendable plastic bottles.

Makes EPR mandatory for all producers and importers of packaging. The following are required for producers: (i) Existing producers to register with the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (ii) Join or form an EPR scheme that includes the entire value chain and be accountable for the operation and performance of an EPR scheme; (iii) Pay the appropriate fees to the EPR scheme; (iv)...

Regulates the obligations of producers subject to extended responsibility as follows: (i) Register in the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register of the Ministry of the Environment, in accordance with the provisions of the regulations and deliver the information requested; (ii) Organise and finance the collection of packaging waste throughout the country, as well as its storage, transport and...