- HMRC is consulting on a change to plastic packaging tax rules.
- The proposal would require third-party certification for mechanically recycled plastic used in packaging.
- The government says this would reduce fraudulent or mistaken claims, standardize evidence, improve compliance, and align with wider PPT changes.
- The consultation closes on 10 August 2026.
Source: icaew.com
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