Pakkausmaksulla
Pakkausmaksulla is a term used to describe a packaging fee charged to cover the costs associated with packaging materials, handling, and the related waste management or recycling contributions. In practice, the fee may appear as a separate line item on a receipt or be included in the total price labeled as packaging or packaging surcharge. It is distinct from taxes such as value-added tax (VAT) and from deposit systems (pantti) used for returnable containers.
Purpose and scope: The main aim of a pakkausmaksu is to reflect the real cost of packaging
Regulatory context: In Finland and many other jurisdictions, packaging obligations are regulated by laws governing packaging
Reception: The practice is debated. Proponents argue that visible packaging fees improve price transparency and incentivize
See also: packaging waste, producer responsibility, packaging fee, pantti, consumer protection.