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Beverage Containers: Polystyrene

Asked by Ruth CadburyLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 12 February 2025UIN 29897

The question

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

Answered by Mary Creagh

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 facilitates their movement through the supply chain to allow for other uses.

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