BPIF joins European calls to urge swift end to paper shortage

February 2022

With European paper supply shortages now hitting the UK print industry, the BPIF has joined forces with Intergraf and FINAT urging the end of strike action at Finnish paper mills. 

BPIF Labels Newsletter February 2022

February 2022

Read the latest.........it's all about Plastic Packaging Tax...and more

The new plastic packaging tax (PPT) will come into force on 1 April this year. The tax will impact the UK Label Industry as labels and backing carriers manufactured from plastic materials come under the scope of the tax. All UK companies who manufacture or import plastic packaging should carry out due diligence to establish their PPT tax status. The tax applies to all plastics that do not contain at least 30% recycled material.

Plastic Packaging Tax FAQ’s

January 2022

The HMRC releases Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) FAQ’s to help companies understand the new legislation. Click below to download.

January 2022

If you move goods between Great Britain (GB) and countries in the European Union (EU), you might be affected now that full customs controls have come into effect on 1 January 2022.

Plastic Packaging Tax in 2021

December 2021

This year the BPIF has been lobbying Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) which comes into force from 1 April 2022. 

Intergraf & FTA Europe Webinar on Applying Food Contact Materials Legislation

December 2021

Intergraf have partnered with FTA Europe, the association representing the European flexographic printing industry – a key technology for printed packaging, to create a guidance document for food materials legislation. 

HMRC Update: Plastic Packaging Tax - Draft secondary legislation consultation & other updates

November 2021

With less than 6 months to go until Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) comes into force from 1 April 2022, we are providing the below updates to help you continue preparing for the tax’s introduction. We are also sharing recent technical announcements relating to the tax.

HMRC Webinars: Get Ready for Plastic Packaging Tax

October 2021

Are you a business that manufactures or imports plastic packaging? If so, sign-up now for ‘HMRC’s Get Ready for Plastic Packaging Tax Webinars’ to learn more about what you need to do before the tax comes into force from 1 April 2022.

HMRC Plastic Packaging Tax Update: Service Research & PPT Statement with Invoices

October 2021

To help continue preparations for the introduction of Plastic Packaging Tax from April 2022, we are sharing two updates below regarding an opportunity to participate in Plastic Packaging Tax research and an important update about PPT statements with invoices.  

October 2021

According to a new report from Smithers, The Future of Printed Labels to 2026, the use of pressure sensitive labels and sleeves is increasing. The drive towards greater sustainability is a trend that cuts across all end use markets. Consumers are increasingly expecting packaging, particularly plastic packaging...