EU Single-Use Plastics Directive 2019/904: Complete B2B Compliance Guide
As the European Union stringently enforces Directive (EU) 2019/904, importers, wholesalers, and hospitality networks must eliminate banned single-use plastic products and adopt certified compostable packaging solutions.
Key Takeaways for EU Importers & Distributors
- Banned Items: Expanded polystyrene (EPS) food containers, plastic plates, plastic cutlery, and oxo-degradable plastics are strictly prohibited across all EU Member States.
- EN 13432 Standard: Packaging must be certified to disintegrate into organic matter within 12 weeks in industrial composting conditions without heavy metal toxicity.
- Bagasse Compliance: 100% natural sugarcane bagasse tableware contains zero plastic polymers and fully complies with EU SUP regulations.
What Products are Banned Under Directive (EU) 2019/904?
Article 5 of the SUP Directive restricts the placing on the market of single-use plastic cutlery (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks), single-use plastic plates, beverage stirrers, and food containers made of expanded polystyrene (EPS). Violation penalties include severe customs seizures and environmental non-compliance fines.
Why Sugarcane Bagasse is the Preferred EU Alternative
Sugarcane bagasse is an agricultural byproduct left after crushing sugarcane stalks. Because it is molded purely from natural cellulose pulp without synthetic polymer coatings or microplastic additives, bagasse tableware is completely exempt from EU plastic tax tariffs and restrictions.
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