Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 29897
Beverage Containers: Polystyrene
Tabled: 7 February 2025
Answered: 12 February 2025
Named DayQuestion
Ruth Cadbury
Labour — Brentford and Isleworth
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether people can import polystyrene cups into the UK.
Answer
Mary CreaghThe 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...
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