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Latest packaging news & resources
Free HMRC Plastic Packaging Tax Webinars
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:
Introduction webinar 22 November at 13:45 GMT, topics will include:
• what plastic packaging the tax applies to,
• who is responsible for paying and accounting,
• tax returns (reporting) and record keeping.
Administration and technical aspects webinar 12 November at 11:45 GMT
This webinar will cover the technical points about recycled plastic and exemptions from the tax. Topics will include:
• exports and tax credits
• supply chain responsibilities
• types of recycling, calculating
• evidencing weight of packaging
• evidence for exemptions.
Forthcoming events
- Free
Packaging Innovations London 2021
The event provides a platform for the industry to deliever valuable connections and experiences for visitors and exhibitors alike including a festival of packaging creativity and design.
- Free
NMA Lunchtime Seminar: Focus on Festive Natural Materials
The next webinar in the NMA Lunchtime series.
- Free
Future Materials Conference 2021
A one day conference for students and young professionals to showcase their work. Abstract deadline 6 December 2021.
A look back at the past year in packaging
As we enjoy the summer holiday period, and we can look forward to being able to hold physical events again in the not too distant future, I thought it would be a good opportunity to look at what IOM3 and the packaging board has done in the last 12 months and what’s to come.
I’ve written a piece as a 'Look back at the past year in packaging' in which I’ve summarised the activities we’ve been involved in from podcasts and Materials World articles to policy responses and influence, blog posts and future plans.
I hope you’ve enjoyed what we’ve done and I look forward to being able to meet many of you in person in the coming year.
Jude Allan, Packaging Society Chair
Courses & qualifications
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology ONLINE 2021
An in-depth exploration of all things packaging for those wishing to deepen their practice.
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging ONLINE 2021
An introduction to the industry for those starting out on an exciting career in packaging.
EQIPT Additional Assignments 2021
For those wishing to study additional assignments as part of the full EQIPT programme or the EQIPT Benchmarking service.
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Sustainable Future
As part of its commitment to helping build momentum for COP 26, throughout 2021 IOM3 is organising a series of virtual events, podcasts and editorial content on the theme of ‘Sustainable Future’. COP 26 is the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, in November 2021. Keep an eye out for our Sustainable Future tag.