Beverage Containers: Polystyrene

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether people can import polystyrene cups into the UK.

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1. 7 February 2025

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether people can import polystyrene cups into the UK.

   Source: Commons

2. 12 February 2025

   Answer

   The supply of expanded and foamed extruded polystyrene food and drinks containers, including cups, that are used to contain food or drink that is ready-to-consume has been banned since 1 October 2023. However, you may still import polystyrene cups. This f...

   Source: Written answer

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