The postponement of Italy’s plastic packaging tax to July 2026 shows that, for many brands and fast-moving consumer goods companies (FMCGs), the threat of financial penalties or the push of regulatory obligation is still the main driver for increasing the use of recycled plastics in packaging.

The postponement of Italy’s plastic packaging tax to July 2026 shows that, for many brands and fast-moving consumer goods companies (FMCGs), the threat of financial penalties or the push of regulatory obligation is still the main driver for increasing the use of recycled plastics in packaging.

Italy has extended the rollout of its €450/tonne plastic packaging tax until July 2026, marking the seventh postponement of the tax which was due to come into effect in July this year.