Esta es la versión HTML de un fichero adjunto a una solicitud de acceso a la información 'Plastics tax'.






Ref. Ares(2018)898692 - 15/02/2018
Ref. Ares(2020)4498708 - 31/08/2020
EUROPEAN COMMISSION 
Budget 
Revenue and Multiannual financial framework  
Revenue policy and Control of other own resources 
Brussels, 
BUDG B4/EM/ Ares(2018) 
Subject: Your ARES (2018)395629 – proposal for a tax on plastics 
Dear 
On behalf of Commissioner Oettinger we would like to thank you for your interest in the issues 
raised in the context of the plastic strategy related questions about the taxation of plastics. 
We can confirm that the Commission services are examining the feasibility of an EU approach to 
a tax on plastics and that we are looking closely into economic and legal aspects. 
Your appeal to focus on certain products in the value chain and a tax design that would result in 
less plastic waste, more collection and recycling is well noted. If the initiative is pursued further, 
the  impact  assessment  would  explore  the  repercussions  of  certain  design  choices  and  take  into 
account the environmental, commercial and consumer dimensions. 
We appreciate your input and would hope that you will remain engaged in the debate about the 
plastic tax.  
With sincere regards, 
E-signed
Electronically signed on 15/02/2018 17:16 (UTC+01) in accordance with article 4.2 (Validity of electronic documents) of Commission Decision 2004/563
Commission européenne, B-1049 Bruxelles - Belgium. Office: Bre2 10/392.