Beverage Containers: Polystyrene
Commons · Question 29897 · Tabled 7 Feb 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 12 Feb 2025
Question
Asked by Ruth Cadbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether people can import polystyrene cups into the UK.
Answer
Answered by Mary Creagh, 12 Feb 2025
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...