Directive (EU) 2019/904 of 5 June 2019
on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment
Annex - Part A
Single-use plastic products covered by Article 4 on consumption reduction
(1) Cups for beverages, including their covers and lids;
(2) Food containers, i.e. receptacles such as boxes, with or without a cover, used to contain food which:
(1) Cups for beverages, including their covers and lids;
(2) Food containers, i.e. receptacles such as boxes, with or without a cover, used to contain food which:
- (a) is intended for immediate consumption, either on-the-spot or take-away,
- (b) is typically consumed from the receptacle, and
- (c) is ready to be consumed without any further preparation, such as cooking, boiling or heating,
- including food containers used for fast food or other meal ready for immediate consumption, except beverage containers, plates and packets and wrappers containing food.