Commission publishes guidance on SUP rules / Criticism from EuPC / Adoption of Implementing Decision on fishing gear
The European Commission finally provided guidance on 31 May 2021 on its rules for single-use plastics. From 3 July 2021, the EU is banning certain SUPs for which plastic-free alternatives exist, such as straws, cotton bud stocks, cutlery, balloon sticks, among others. Trade association European Plastics Converters has criticised the length of time it has taken the commission to publish the “long-awaited” guidelines. It said the almost-one-year delay has already resulted in the first signs of... (11.06.2021)