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The long-awaited details of the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) were finally released by DEFRA on December 23rd, 2024. With implementation just days away, producers now have clarity on how they’ll need to assess and report the recyclability of their household packaging from January 2025. The first EPR return which includes […]
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Understanding the Financial Impact of EPR Fees By now, most businesses in the packaging sector are aware of the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, but with the recent release of illustrative base fees, the actual costs are starting to hit home. If you’ve been putting off preparation, the time […]
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When it Came to Packaging Management, They Were Pulling Their Hair Out… Until They Discovered PackTotal’s Silky Smooth Solution In the ever-evolving landscape of packaging waste regulations, companies in the personal care industry face unique challenges when it comes to managing and reporting their packaging data. This case study follows […]
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Companies in the UK are now obliged to report on and pay modulated fees for product packaging they handle. The amount each company must pay will be initially calculated according to the type of material used and who is responsible for each item of packaging placed on the market. PackTotal […]
Read More...Plastic Packaging Tax Information
PackTotal is an application developed to ease the way for companies to record and monitor the plastic they are importing or manufacturing. PackTotal keeps important data records of products and their packaging component parts and their individual weight.
When a company has exceeded the 10-tonne threshold set by HMRC they must register for PPT. PackTotal can help ease the burden of a company’s Plastic Packaging tax compliance by calculating the values to be submitted as required by HMRC Plastic Packaging Tax Reporting.
Using PackTotal to produce quarterly tax returns is as easy as 1 – 2 – 3…
Plastic packaging tax regulation and compliance can be overwhelming as it seems that there is always a quarterly tax return due to be submitted.
Wouldn’t it be great if collating data and calculating these values took minutes instead of days?
PackTotal can help you to do this and more.
At the highest level a Plastic Packaging Tax Calculation seems simple. In fact, many websites offer a “free” online calculation.
Read More...Extended Producer Responsibility Information
The long-awaited details of the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) were finally released by DEFRA on December 23rd, 2024. With implementation just days away, producers now have clarity on how they’ll need to assess and report the recyclability of their household packaging from January 2025. The first EPR return which includes […]
Read More...Understanding the Financial Impact of EPR Fees By now, most businesses in the packaging sector are aware of the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, but with the recent release of illustrative base fees, the actual costs are starting to hit home. If you’ve been putting off preparation, the time […]
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Companies in the UK are now obliged to report on and pay modulated fees for product packaging they handle. The amount each company must pay will be initially calculated according to the type of material used and who is responsible for each item of packaging placed on the market. PackTotal […]
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With the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, organizations that handle and supply packaging and packaged goods must brace themselves to bear the cost of end-of-life waste disposal. But cost isn’t the only concern. Alongside the financial implications, the increased scope and granularity of DEFRA’s new packaging reporting parameters add […]
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