Starting in August 2026, a new European Union regulation will come into effect that prohibits the use of individual sachets in bars, restaurants and hotels.The measure applies to condiments such as ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, sugar, and oil served on the premises.
The change, as foreseen in the regulations (EU) 2025/40 is part of the community strategy to reduce plastic waste and promote more sustainable consumption practices in the hospitality sector.
According to the approved text, the establishments They should replace single-use dispensers with reusable dispensers or shared containers.The goal is to eliminate the unnecessary use of disposable packaging for meals consumed on-site.
The regulation, known as Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)It establishes a transition schedule until August 2026. The intention is to give operators time to adapt gradually, avoiding abrupt impacts on the operation of establishments.
This measure marks the beginning of a series of restrictions that are expected to expand in the coming years. European Comission It is predicted that, by 2030, the ban on single-dose packaging will extend to other food products, cosmetics, and personal hygiene items.
A full assessment of the policy is scheduled for February 2032. At that stage, the Commission should evaluate the results obtained, especially regarding waste reduction and the protection of public health, the newspaper says. The messenger.
CristianoK
January 21, 2026 at 15:16 am
Hopefully it arrives here in Brazil too, these sachets are awful.
SILVIO FERREIRA
January 22, 2026 at 11:24 am
It shouldn't even have been created; toluene incorporates itself into the harmful product and increases the potential for the formation of cancerous cells in the human or animal body!!!