​UMETASS (Nanjing Shuishan Technology) Empowers European Clients to Navigate Plastic Packaging Tax: High-Ratio PCR Solutions with Food-Grade Safety Assurance

Nanjing, China - October 31, 2025

With the continued advancement of the European Green Deal, the Plastic Packaging Tax—a measure designed to foster the circular economy and reduce plastic waste—has emerged as a significant cost factor for all businesses exporting to or operating within the European market. Nanjing Shuishan Technology Co., Ltd., and its brand UMETASS, a committed and responsible plastics manufacturer, today announced an innovative solution aimed at helping its European clients substantially reduce or even circumvent this added financial burden without compromising product quality or performance.

1. Understanding the European Plastic Packaging Tax: The Logic of Cost and Mitigation

The enforcement of the European Plastic Packaging Tax is a complex policy mix centered on mandating higher rates of plastic packaging recycling.

Conceptual Clarity: The EU Plastic Levy

Effective January 1, 2021, the European Union began imposing a levy on member states based on the amount of "non-recycled plastic packaging waste" generated within their borders, at a rate of €0.80 per kilogram. While the EU charges the member states, these nations typically transfer the cost to packaging manufacturers or importers through national plastic taxes or Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes.

The Core Strategy for Tax Mitigation: Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastic

The key to reducing this tax liability lies in increasing the use of recycled content in packaging.

• What is PCR? PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastic refers to materials that have been collected, sorted, cleaned, and reprocessed from consumer products after their intended use. Utilizing PCR reduces the demand for virgin plastic and directly contributes to recycling metrics, making it the primary basis for tax exemption in most European nations.

2. UMETASS’s Green Innovation: 50% PCR Solution & Safety Pledge

Leveraging advanced manufacturing technology and robust supply chain integration, UMETASS offers a highly competitive sustainability solution for its European clientele:

Advantage 1: High-Performance, High-Ratio Recycled Content

We have successfully engineered our process to incorporate a stable inclusion of up to 50% PCR/recycled plastic in our raw materials, all without affecting the structural integrity, durability, or overall quality of the plastic containers.

For Importers, this means: By increasing your recycled content ratio, your products can directly meet or exceed the tax-exemption thresholds established by many European countries upon import, allowing you to reduce or fully avoid the Plastic Packaging Tax cost.

Advantage 2: Food-Grade PCR, Eliminating Safety Concerns

We recognize that Food Sector clients may harbor concerns about food safety compliance (especially cross-contamination risks) when incorporating recycled content into their products.

Our Commitment: For clients with stringent safety requirements, UMETASS can utilize strictly certified Food-Grade PCR raw materials. This guarantees that our recycled plastic products not only meet sustainability goals but also strictly adhere to the most demanding food packaging safety standards established by the EU and its member states, ensuring complete compliance with all health and safety regulations.

3. Snapshot of Key European Plastic Packaging Tax Policies (Mitigation-Focused)

4. Conclusion and Call to Action: Your Partner in Sustainability

The EU’s plastic tax policies clearly underscore the European market's firm commitment to sustainability. UMETASS is dedicated to being your reliable partner in this green transition. By adopting our high-ratio, high-quality PCR solutions, you not only fulfill your environmental responsibilities but also achieve tangible cost efficiencies.

We sincerely invite your European procurement team to visit our official website

or contact our sales representatives to learn more about customized PCR plastic products and realize a win-win for both environmental stewardship and commercial profitability.