Saying goodbye to ketchup sachets, sugar cubes and mini bottles due to EU regulations

It also includes a ban on some types of single-use plastic packaging from January 1, 2030.

More information in the press release: https://t.co/UIESpIgnm5

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As they detail, “among them is the packaging of fruit and vegetables unprocessed fresh, that of foods and drinks that are served and consumed coffee shops and restaurants, those with individual portions – for example for spices, saucescream, sugar, small containers of personal hygiene products -such as mini shampoo bottles in hotels- and very light plastic bags -less than fifteen microns-“.

This premise influences products as common as traditional envelopes. Ketchup and mayonnaise, sugars for coffee or mini gel or shampoo containers of hostels and hotels. The European Union's targets are to reduce packaging use in Member States by 5% by 2030, while aiming for a 10% reduction by 2035, and 15% by 2040.

Provide containers free of charge

The new rule will also prevent so-called food containers “eternal chemicals”which include perfluoroalkylated and polyfluoroalkylated substances or PFAS,”above certain thresholds in packaging that comes into contact with food” to ensure that they do not affect the food quality of the products and “for the purpose of prevent harmful effects for the health”.

Of course, at the same time reuse of the already existing ones. For example, “end distributors of takeaway food and drinks will need to offer consumers the opportunity to do this provide your own container at no additional cost.” In addition, the new regulations will promote improved collection and recycling. For example, 90% of single-use plastic and metal beverage containers of up to three liters must be collected separately from 2029.

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