European independent music companies trade body IMPALA has joined forces with international copyright representatives to argue in favour of remuneration related to private copying.

In a joint statement released today, organisations such as FIM (the International Federation of Musicians) and others appeared to argue for a so-called 'iPod tax' - a levy placed on devices which would be handed back to composers and creators of intellectual property.

The statement read:

Private copying is becoming a more and more frequent subject ...