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(EN) European Vending & Coffee Service Association on 18-04-2025 The European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) raises objections (see attachment) to Italy’s draft technical regulation on the reusability of plastic products (specifically beverage stirrers), which aims to implement Directive (EU) 2019/904 (Single-Use Plastics Directive). The proposal defines reusable stirrers by a specific weight/length ratio, potentially banning reusable stirrers that do not meet this arbitrary criterion.
The EVA argues that:
The measure violates Article 34 TFEU , creating unjustified trade barriers by preventing the sale of reusable products lawfully marketed in other Member States.It disregards the harmonised standard UNI EN 12875-1 , which provides an objective, scientific method to assess reusability via dishwashing resistance.It conflicts with the SUP Directive , which bans only single-use items. Products proven reusable (e.g., under EN 12875-1) fall outside the scope of the ban.It lacks proportionality , as it imposes disproportionate restrictions without clear environmental justification.It may worsen environmental impacts , by encouraging heavier plastic products (increased material use by 400–650%) or compostable plastics—both contrary to EU objectives.It creates market fragmentation , undermining harmonisation and legal certainty.EVA urges the European Commission to issue a detailed opinion against the proposed measure, to ensure compliance with EU law and protect the Single Market.
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Download (EN) European Vending & Coffee Service Association on 08-05-2025 The European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) raises objections to Italy’s draft technical regulation on the reusability of plastic products (specifically beverage stirrers), which aims to implement Directive (EU) 2019/904 (Single-Use Plastics Directive). The proposal defines reusable stirrers by a specific weight/length ratio, potentially banning reusable stirrers that do not meet this arbitrary criterion.
EVA argues that:
The measure violates Article 34 TFEU , creating unjustified trade barriers by preventing the sale of reusable products lawfully marketed in other Member States.It disregards the harmonised standard UNI EN 12875-1 , which provides an objective, scientific method to assess reusability via dishwashing resistance.It conflicts with the SUP Directive , which bans only single-use items. Products proven reusable (e.g., under EN 12875-1) fall outside the scope of the ban.It lacks proportionality , as it imposes disproportionate restrictions without clear environmental justification.It may worsen environmental impacts , by encouraging heavier plastic products (increased material use by 400–650%) or compostable plastics—both contrary to EU objectives.It creates market fragmentation , undermining harmonisation and legal certainty.EVA urges the European Commission to issue a detailed opinion against the proposed measure, to ensure compliance with EU law and protect the Single Market.
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Download (EN) European Plastics Converters on 27-06-2025 European Plastics Converters (EuPC) recommends a thorough revision of the proposed technical regulation.
While EuPC welcomes the initiative to provide clarity in distinguishing between single-use and reusable plastic food-contact products, where an EU-wide harmonized definition is currently lacking, the proposed technical specifications raise significant concerns regarding practical implementation, compatibility with the principles of free competition, and potential adverse environmental impacts.
Limiting the assessment of reusability for plastic food-contact articles solely to parameters such as weight and shape is insufficient and fails to reflect existing technical standards and specifications necessary to ensure the quality, safety, and durability of genuinely reusable products. To ensure alignment with the objectives of Directive (EU) 2019/904, additional and alternative criteria should be incorporated into the proposed regulation, including:
Reference to UNI EN 12875-1:2005 to ensure resistance to high-temperature washing cycles, Proven durability over multiple uses complying with the migration testing of Regulation (EU) 10/2011, Product design principles that emphasize robustness without encouraging excessive material use. Please find attached our detailed contribution.
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