SECTORAL POLICIES / Consumers

BEUC warns EU about toxic chemicals found in non-plastic disposable tableware

Brussels, 27/05/2021 (Agence Europe)

With many single-use plastic items to be banned in the EU from 3 July 2021, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC ) and its member organisations are urging the EU to ensure that alternatives to single-use plastics are safe and not misleading for consumers.

A new test carried out by BEUC and its members in four countries (Italy, Denmark, Spain, France), the results of which were published on 27 May, reveals the presence of chemicals of concern, such as PFAS and chloropropanols, in...