Italy mandates compostable packaging for select single-use plastic categories

Italy has introduced national rules requiring certain single-use plastic packaging formats to be biodegradable and compostable, using flexibility allowed under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. The measure covers pre-packaged fresh fruit and vegetables under 1.5 kg, some HORECA food and beverage packaging, single condiment portions and certain single-use cosmetic and hygiene packaging in accommodation settings.

Why this mattersNational add-ons to the PPWR create diverging compostability requirements by market, raising compliance complexity for packers and converters selling across the EU.

• Rules apply to pre-packaged fresh fruit and vegetables below 1.5 kg
• Covers certain food and beverage packaging used in the HORECA sector
• Covers individual condiment portions
• Covers selected single-use cosmetic and hygiene packaging used in accommodation establishments
• Rules build on flexibility provided under the EU PPWR

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