Verified changes to UK — Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT).https://rethinksci-gif.github.io/en-gbhttps://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/uk-plastic-packaging-tax/#change-2026-10-14-013/https://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/uk-plastic-packaging-tax/#change-2026-10-14-013/On 6 October 2026, draft Regulations and a draft reference document on chemical recycling and adoption of a mass balance approach for Plastic Packaging Tax were published for technical consultation. The draft Regulations set out the conditions that businesses must meet to use a mass balance approach to account for chemically recycled plastic from 1 April 2027, including certification, auditing, monitoring and record-keeping requirements. Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/draft-legislation-plastic-packaging-tax-chemical-recycling-and-adoption-of-a-mass-balance-approach Reported in 2026-10-14-issue-001Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/uk-plastic-packaging-tax/#change-seed-uk-plastic-packaging-tax-002/https://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/uk-plastic-packaging-tax/#change-seed-uk-plastic-packaging-tax-002/The Plastic Packaging Tax rate rose to £228.82 per tonne from 1 April 2026. Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-to-register-for-plastic-packaging-taxWed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/uk-plastic-packaging-tax/#change-seed-uk-plastic-packaging-tax-001/https://rethinksci-gif.github.io/plastics-policy-tracker/dossiers/uk-plastic-packaging-tax/#change-seed-uk-plastic-packaging-tax-001/Plastic Packaging Tax came into force on 1 April 2022 at £200 per tonne for plastic packaging components containing less than 30% recycled plastic. Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-to-register-for-plastic-packaging-taxFri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT