BPIF Labels AWA Industry Cost Index
October 2021
BPIF Labels issue a quarterly cost index report on pressure-sensitive materials. The 'Members only' report is extremely valuable in tracking the progression of self-adhesive laminate costs across Europe and references the cost progression since the 2007 start point.
HMRC Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) Update
September 2021
HMRC Plastic Packaging Tax Update: Further guidance and documents to assist businesses
As part of helping businesses prepare for Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) ahead of its introduction in April 2022, HMRC is sharing the following two updates.
Food-grade plastics in the EU: recycling challenges, DRS and EPR
September 2021
A recent article in Recycling Today reported on some of the challenges in the supply of food-grade recycled plastics. According to it, PET is the most widely available polymer recyclate for food contact applications, while polyolefins (PE and PP) are lagging far behind. Of the recycled polymers in the EU, only 10% are food-grade.
August 2021
BPIF Labels issue a quarterly cost index report on pressure-sensitive materials. The 'Members only' report is extremely valuable in tracking the progression of self-adhesive laminate costs across Europe and references the cost progression since the 2007 start point.
BPIF Labels – Plastic Packaging Tax Consultation
August 2021
The new tax is planned for introduction in April 2022. The HMRC consultation on stage two of the legislation closed on the 17th of August. BPIF Labels has entered a response to HMRC on behalf of the UK Label Industry.
August 2021
The UK government will introduce a Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) in April 2022. The primary legislation for this has already been passed and the Government has just published further guidance to businesses and announced a consultation period on secondary legislation which runs from the 20th July to the 17th August.
HMRC: Updated Plastic Packaging Tax guidance
July 2021
To tackle the pressing global issue of plastic pollution, the government remains committed to introducing the world leading Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) from April 2022.
July 2021
The UK government will introduce a plastics packaging tax in April next year. The primary legislation for this has already been passed and the government has just published further guidance to businesses and announced a consultation period on secondary legislation which runs from the 20th of July to the 17th of August. This legislation will impact on the label industry, and it is essential businesses prepare for the introduction of the tax.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): jobs that qualify for travel exemptions
June 2021
If you are travelling to England, you must:
- book any coronavirus (COVID-19) tests or quarantine hotel you will need after arrival
- provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test before you travel
- provide contact details by completing the online passenger locator form
- follow the testing and quarantine rules on arrival in England
Some people are exempt from some or all COVID-19 travel and entry requirements because of their job.
This guidance lists the jobs that qualify for an exemption and tells you:
- what you need to do, or not do
- any conditions you will need to meet or evidence you will need to show
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own rules and exemptions. Read more about:
Jobs that qualify for travel exemptions
If you do one of the following jobs you may qualify for an exemption from one or more of the COVID-related travel restrictions.
June 2021
Zero Labels 2 Landfill and Zero Foil 2 Landfill
To compliment the service offered to converter members, we also operate a scheme to end-users entitled Glassine 2 Recycling.
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