Single-use plastic packaging is defined as follows:

• The packaging contains plastic (all not naturally occurring polymers, including biodegradable), including coatings and membranes;
• The product is intended for immediate consumption, on the spot or to go;
• The product is typically consumed out of the packaging;
• The product is ready for consumption without further preparation;
• And subdivided into food packaging/pouches and wraps/beverage packaging, drinks bottles and drinking cups/lightweight plastic carrier bags.

For some packaging it is not yet clear whether they come under the definition. We expect greater clarity in this regard in due course.

See also the KIDV SUP Decision Tree. See also the EU Commission guidelines on single-use plastic products in accordance with Directive (EU) 2019/904 https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.C_.2021.216.01.0001.01.ENG