Modified contribution on single-use packaging<\/p>\n\n
Entry into force for aluminium packaging postponed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n The Government has decided to postpone the application of the contribution on single-use packaging to packaging made of plastic or aluminium, or multi-material with plastic or aluminium, to be purchased in ready-to-eat meals.<\/p>\n\n These packages were to pay the said contribution<\/strong> from 1 January 2023, but it was decided to postpone the application of this contribution until 1 September 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n On the other hand, the Executive decided that beverage packaging is not subject to this contribution.<\/strong> This measure came into force on 31 December 2022.<\/p>\n\n According to the Executive, experience with its application has shown that beverage packaging should be excluded from the application of this contribution. Although they may constitute single-use packaging, its application is inappropriate for the purchase of a drink in isolation. On the other hand, the potential distortion of competition between drinks supplied in shops and those supplied via vending systems is thus addressed.<\/p>\n\n Government also announces that it will review the legal regime of the contribution on single-use packaging to be purchased in ready-to-eat meals.<\/p>\n\n We recall that the State Budget for 2021 (OE 2021) created a contribution on single-use packaging made of plastic, aluminium or multi-material with plastic or aluminium, purchased in ready-to-eat and take-away meals or with home delivery, establishing the rules and general principles for the application of this contribution.<\/p>\n\n The ordinance that regulated this contribution determined that the contribution would apply from 1 July 2022, for plastic or multi-material packaging with plastic, and from 1 January 2023, for aluminium or multi-material packaging with aluminium.<\/p>\n\n References<\/p>\n\n Executive Order no. 312-C\/2022<\/a>, DR no. 251\/2022, 1st Suppl., Series I of 30.12.2023<\/p>\n\n Executive Order no. 331-E\/2021<\/a>– DR no. 253\/2021, 3rd Suppl, Series I of 31.12.2021<\/p>\n\n Circular letter No. 35181\/2022 of 21.12.2022<\/p>\n\n Circulated letter no. 35.174, of 10.08.2022<\/p>\n\n Law No. 75-B\/2020<\/a> – DR No. 253\/2020, 1st Supl, Series I of 31.12.2020<\/p>\n\n