Single-use plastics and fishing gear rules - evaluation

Transcend Packaging welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). As a leader in packaging research and development, we believe the SUPD has been a catalyst for innovation.

Response to the European Commissions Call for Evidence on Measures to Address the Problems of Marine Litter caused by Single-Use Plastic Products and Fishing Gear - SUBMISSION BY ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE IRELAND AND ZERO WASTE NORTH WEST. Our complete submission can be found in the file attached.

Eurochambres supports the objectives of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and has observed an increase in public awareness and a shift towards more sustainable alternatives. At the same time, the implementation of the directive has revealed several practical challenges for businesses, especially SMEs.

In March 2023, the Re:fish project started, a three-year project funded by the EU through Interreg Central Baltic, tackling the problem of abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) with regard to the EOL SUP directive. By then, in none of the three partner countries Estonia, Finland and Sweden the directive had been implemented.

The environmental performance of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems across the EU depends not only on legislative ambition but also on the consistency and quality of implementation. While the Single-Use Plastics Directive provides a framework to address plastic pollution and advance a circular economy, the effectiveness of EPR schemes ultimately relies on operational design, governance arrangements, and…

Policy Position Recycled EPS Loose-Fill in Protective Transport Packaging Contribution from FUMOSO INDUSTRIAL S.A. Company Background FUMOSO INDUSTRIAL S.A. - Parets del Vallés - Spain is a European manufacturer of expanded polystyrene (EPS) loose-fill cushioning chips used to protect fragile goods in logistics, transport and e-commerce operations.

The evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics framework should remain firmly anchored in environmental outcomes, lifecycle thinking and industrial realism. From the perspective of a packaging producer operating in the European market, we support ambitious action against littering, poor waste management and non-circular product design.

ÚNICO Associação de Gestão de Plásticos de Uso Único is a Portuguese organization established to manage Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems for single-use plastic products, within the framework of implementing the European Single-Use Plastics Directive. This document constitutes its response to the European Commissions call for evidence.

We, the Food Packaging Forum (FPF), an independent, science-based charity working on hazardous chemicals in food contact materials (FCMs), welcome the European Commissions evaluation of the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). We flag chemical risks from SUPD-driven market shifts and how to avoid regrettable substitution.

The evaluation of the SingleUse Plastics Directive (SUPD) should focus on reinforcingrather than weakeningthe Directives environmental objectives and its central role in preventing pollution. The SUPD has already delivered tangible benefits, particularly through targeted product bans and design requirements such as tethered caps, which have proven practical, visible, and effective in reducing litter at source.

The SUPD was adopted in 2019 with the objective of reducing marine plastic litter, focusing on the single-use plastic (SUP) products most often found on European beaches and on fishing gear containing plastic. From the get-go, Fibre Packaging Europe (FPE) believes the Directive fails to achieve this objective.

The Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) is an important measure to address plastic pollution and support the transition towards a circular economy. In Tobaksproducenternes view, the instruments established under the SUPD remain appropriate to address plastic pollution and support the management of single-use plastic waste.

The Bulgarian Industrial Association supports the European Commissions intention to assess measures addressing Single-Use plastics, but highlights significant challenges in implementing Directive (EU) 2019/904. Businesses face increasing administrative and financial burdens related to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, leading to higher costs and ultimately higher prices for consumers.

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Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this evaluation. After analysing the impact of the current rules and revision proposals, we put forward the following considerations: 1. Reference area: For the purposes of this assessment, we refer in particular to the single-dose packaging (PET) used in the HORECA channel, as this is a representative case where food safety, traceability, waste prevention and high…

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The current interpretation and practical implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 (Single-Use Plastics Directive SUPD) reveal a structural regulatory challenge within the European internal market. The central definition of single-use plastic product as wholly or partly made of plastic operates as a qualitative concept, yet it triggers far-reaching quantitative legal consequences, including product classification…

Shellworks fully supports the ambitions of the Single Use Plastic Directive (SUPD) to eliminate persistent plastic pollution and protect marine ecosystems through the elimination of single use plastic items. However, the current implementation of the SUPD must amend its definition of plastic that erroneously includes PHA, thereby excluding PHA from the natural polymer classification.

Surfrider Foundation Europe (SFE) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to this call for evidence on the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). As an ocean protection NGO working on plastic pollution, water quality and health, and climate change, SFE has been closely engaged with the Directive from its adoption in 2019 to its implementation across Member States.

The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive. The Single-Use Plastics Directive and its implementation into national law pose challenges for producers, retailers, and the food services industry.

In response to the European Commissions call for evidence on the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), we welcome the opportunity to share its perspective on the Directives implementation and effectiveness.

Environmental Action Germany (Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. DUH) is an independent environmental and consumer protection organisation committed to advancing waste prevention and promoting the efficient use of valuable resources within a circular economy. DUH welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Call for Evidence on the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD).

Whilst the SUPD has served as a strong political signal, a driver of industrial innovation and a catalyst for circularity, its status as a directive has led to over-transposition at national level, resulting in fragmentation and distortions. However, the evolution of the European framework with the PPWR requires greater consistency.

Please find attached Notpla's evidence submission to the European Commission's public consultation on the revision of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). Our response is structured around three pillars: safeguarding the legal integrity of the plastic definition under Article 3, preventing regrettable substitution by closing regulatory loopholes around synthetic barrier coatings and additives, and strengthening…

360° Foodservice is the collaborative platform for sustainable service of food and drinks in Europe. We welcome all stakeholders in the foodservice chain to our material-neutral forum. In practice, a one size fits all approach to regulating the usage of foodservice packaging and related items will never be successful in Europe because so many variable factors come into play.

VSK considers that the SUPD provides a solid basis for reducing plastic pollution. However, initial results are not yet sufficiently visible to evaluate the effectiveness of the SUPD. A revision of the Directive is therefore not justified at this stage.

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The ultimate goal of the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) is to prevent and reduce plastic pollution on the environment and to promote the transition to a circular economy. The SUPD targets a sub-group of single-use plastic (SUP) products which are often poorly managed and high-impact on the environment.

In December 2025, the European Commission presented a Communication on Accelerating Europe's transition to a circular economy to boost plastic circularity (the 'Winter Package') as the EU response to the crisis faced by plastics recyclers.

The priority for No Plastic In My Sea is to ensure that the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) strengthensrather than underminesits environmental objectives and pollution-prevention measures. Overall, the Directive has delivered clear and positive results.

Contribution of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Climate and Environmental Protection, Regions and Water Management, Directorate V/2: The Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) has already delivered measurable progress in reducing plastic pollution, demonstrated by the JRC study on European Coastline Macro Litter Trends (https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC138907), and…

About TOMRA TOMRA is a technology leader in the field of resource management, with over 50 years of experience and a strong presence across the Single Market. Our technological solutions promote the circular economy by using advanced collection, sorting and grading systems enabling the reuse and recycling of resources.

Starch Europe welcomes the European Commissions evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (SUPD). This exercise provides an opportunity to assess the Directive in light of implementation experience and developments in related EU legislation.

The Renewable Carbon Initiative welcomes the European Commissions ongoing evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/904, hereafter SUPD). This evaluation offers a timely opportunity to align the Directives implementation with the European Unions overarching goals of competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation as set out in the Green Industrial Deal, the Communication Building the…

Sonoco supports the objectives of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) but calls for better alignment with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The SUPD currently classifies products as plastic even if they contain only minimal plastic, creating inconsistency with the PPWR, which uses a 5% material threshold.

HOTREC feedback on Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) HOTREC is the umbrella organisation representing Europes hotels, restaurants, bars and cafés, bringing together 47 national associations from 36 countries. The hospitality industry is made of 2 million businesses, 90% of which are micro-enterprises employing fewer than 10 people. Profit margins are tight in the current economic context.

Versalis, Enis chemical company, welcomes the opportunity to provide evidence to the European Commissions evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 on single-use plastics (SUPD). We fully support the Directives objective to mitigate the environmental impacts of selected single use plastic products, particularly with regard to marine litter.

Plastics Europe supports the intention of the Single-Use Plastic Directive (SUPD) to reduce marine litter and environmental impacts, while promoting circular approaches aimed at reducing waste generation and safeguarding the functioning of the internal market. The current scope of the Single-Use Plastic Directive (SUPD) should be maintained without further extension.

As a follow-up to the response sent on 16/3 by Het Plastic peuken Collectief (PPC) and its partner organisations to the coordinated submissions from the tobacco and filter industry in the evaluation of the EU Single Plastics Directive (SUPD 2019/904), an additional request is made to exercise the utmost vigilance with regard to suspected improper attempts at influence specifically on the subject of oxo-degradable…

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FEAD, the European Waste Management Association, representing the private waste and resource management industry across Europe, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD).

EuPC welcomes the evaluation of the SUPD as a valuable opportunity to further strengthen circularity, enhance regulatory clarity and accelerate the development of sustainable packaging systems across Europe. We outline 6 priority areas that we consider especially important for the ongoing evaluation:1.Gold plating: while the SUPD establishes a harmonised framework, several MS have introduced additional restrictions…

The SUPD was adopted in 2019 with the objective of reducing marine plastic litter, focusing on the single-use plastic (SUP) products most often found on European beaches and on fishing gear containing plastic. Despite positive trends in reducing plastic litter, the SUPD had unintended consequences such as significant market fragmentation, lack of legal clarity for the industry and disproportionate compliance and…

Preliminary comment from the French authorities on the evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 on single-use plastics. In the context of this consultation, the French authorities wish to provide a targeted contribution relating specifically to the definition of single-use plastic products.

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Eastman, a specialty material company seeking to further invest in Europe, recognizes the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) has set an important policy direction to reduce plastic waste and promote a circular economy for plastic products in the EU.

CONAI fully supports the environmental aims of Directive (EU) 2019/904 (the Single Use Plastics Directive – SUPD), which aim to prevent and reduce littering of certain single-use plastic products and promote models that are consistent with circular economy.

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While the Single-Use Plastic Directive (SUPD) has contributed to increased awareness of marine pollution, its implementation has generated disproportionate compliance and administrative costs for industry compared to the environmental benefits delivered.

This position paper is a reaction to the European Commission's Evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 on rules on single-use plastics and fishing gear. It is written by The City of Rotterdam, the second largest city in the Netherlands with almost 650.000 citizens and one of the largest harbours of Europe.

As if our problem in Pakistan were not bad enough, your European Parliament has made matters worse by passing the Single-use Plastics Directive without thinking of the effect it will have in other parts of the world.

The SUPD of 2019 was an attempt to demonstrate the EU's ability to act in the face of appalling images of littered beaches, predominantly in Asia and Africa. Seven years later, it is clear that this approach - at least in relation to plastic packaging - has largely failed: the amount of single-use plastic products has not decreased.

Tackling plastic pollution effectively in the European Union requires, first and foremost, the full, consistent and timely implementation of the SUP Directive in all Member States. Despite the significant progress made and the active participation of producers and economic operators, there are still substantial implementation gaps and significant discrepancies between Member States, which limit the environmental…

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1. The effectiveness in reducing single use plastics and littering is questionable: For example, single-use plastic drinking straws remain widely available and in use within EU member states, together with polymer coated paper straws, and are ubiquitously littered in the environment especially beach settings a key aim that 2019/904 was designed to prevent.

The VÖWG supports the objectives of the SEA Directive to reduce single-use plastics and reduce marine litter, but stresses that municipal companies (in particular waste and water management) need stable and predictable framework conditions for practical implementation.

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SNE supports the objectives of Directive (EU) 2019/904 and the use of targeted, proportionate measures to reduce the environmental impact of single-use plastics. We also support retaining the existing exemption for beverage containers intended and used for foods for special medical purposes under Annex Part C, which reflects the need to take account of sensitive nutritional and medical use cases.

The European Union should more broadly embrace biodegradable bioplastics as a legitimate part of its circular-economy toolkit. The primary criterion for acceptance must be proven biodegradation in natural waters and in home composting conditions; measurable end-of-life performance is the only reliable way to distinguish true biodegradable solutions from marketing claims.

The provisions of the Single Use Plastics Directive (EU) 2019/904 (SUPD) on extended producer responsibility are implemented very differently in the Member States. This not only leads to divergent costs of the measures set out in Article 8 of the SEAD, but also distorts competition and hampers the internal market, contrary to the objective of the SEAD.

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The EU SingleUse Plastics (SUP) Directive is a key instrument to curb plastic pollution and has already helped reduce marine litter across EU sea basins, while also stimulating research and entrepreneurship. Its overall impact is positive, yet implementation remains uneven across Member States due to delayed transposition, fragmented national approaches, weak enforcement, and grey areas.

The International Waste Platform (IWP) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). IWP is a global initiative promoting sustainable waste management and connects governments, companies, and research institutions, including representatives from across Europe.

We welcome the opportunity to contribute evidence to the European Commissions evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 on single use plastics (SUPD). We fully support the Directives objective to curb the environmental impacts of selected single use plastic productsespecially in marine litter.

Finnish Nicotine Industry Association (SNA), representing the leading manufacturers in the nicotine industry, notes: SUPD states in its recitals, the fight against litter is a shared effort between competent authorities, producers and consumers. We agree with this vision.

Danish Industry (DI) represents more than 21.000 companies across a wide range of industries. DI supports the SUPDs aim to reduce plastic pollution and marine litter and to foster a circular economy but calls for an evaluation to improve coherence and implementation rather than expanding the directives scope.

The Single-Use Plastics Directive and its implementation into national law pose particular challenges for producers, retailers, and the food service industry. Germany has implemented ambitious measures aligned with the Directive, resulting in heightened public awareness and a shift towards more sustainable alternatives. Nevertheless, the existing regulations have not proven themselves fully in practice.

The ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites in Australia works to advance the science and application of bioplastic and biocomposite materials for the emerging bioeconomy. We recognise and applaud the European Unions leadership in efforts to reduce plastic pollution and in its broader commitment to a circular and sustainable materials system, including measures targeting marine litter and the…

The Need for Harmonized SUP Producer Responsibility Systems in the EU The use of Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) offers a practical and cost-effective way to implement the extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements set out in EU SUP directive.

The Danish Heart Association wishes to underline that waste arising from tobacco products, and cigarette filters in particular, represents one of the most prevalent, persistent and toxic forms of litter in the European Union Our key message is that cigarette filters should be banned: 1. Filters do not reduce health risks and make it easier for children and young people to start smoking. 2.

As an advisor to a number of organisations, both private (economic actors) and public (municipal administrations, agencies, associations, etc.), we would like to express our views on the implementation of Directive 2019/904, which was presented by the EC as a tool to stimulate growth and innovation, including by promoting the development of sustainable alternatives to plastic products.

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Dear Commission, On behalf of the Dutch Packaging Union, we are responding to the evaluation of the Single-use Plastics Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/904). As a representative of companies active in the packaging chain from production and import to distribution, we see on a daily basis how policies impact on the practice of food and retail packaging.

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The qualitative study of the DIN Consumer Council on the usability and consumer acceptance of tethered caps for beverage containers from 2024 revealed, that in particular children, as well as elderly people and/or people with physical disabilities, regularly have difficulty using beverage containers with tethered caps.

The SUPD was adopted in 2019 with the objective of reducing marine plastic litter, focusing on the single-use plastic (SUP) products most often found on European beaches and on fishing gear containing plastic. The Directive however fails to achieve this objective, as it does not focus on the items most found in beaches, and instead arbitrarly targets paper-based foodservice packaging items (as a group of products)…

The SEA-D makes a significant contribution to supporting municipalities and waste management associations in activities in the field of street cleaning and the collection and treatment of litter. This can ensure efficient removal or collection of fractions that would cause damage to the environment and nature through littering.

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ANEC supports the objectives of the Single Use Plastics Directive as an essential instrument to reduce the environmental and health impacts of single use plastics. The Directive has driven significant progress through bans, consumption reduction measures and improved producer responsibility: - Deposit Return Systems have proven to be among the most effective measures for reducing the negative environmental impacts…

FoodDrinkEurope welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (Single-Use Plastics Directive - SUPD). The SUPD represents an important step in addressing marine litter and supporting the EUs transition towards a circular economy.

In view of the upcoming evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), EDANA welcomes this process as an opportunity to: Strengthen harmonised implementation across the EU Avoid gold-plating by Member States and preserve the integrity of the Single Market, Ensure regulatory coherence and legal certainty, Support the Commissions simplification and competitiveness agenda.

We urge the European Commission to correct a critical policy flaw that is having unintended and damaging global consequences. While the Single-Use Plastics Directive 209/904 was designed for European waste management conditions, its influence extends far beyond the European Union.

European Recycling Platform (ERP) welcomes the European Commissions evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/904). Several years after its adoption, implementation across Member States reveals structural challenges.

The ongoing review of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) provides a timely opportunity to assess its implementation and effectiveness in reducing single-use plastics while ensuring regulatory consistency across the EU Single Market. However, it is appropriate to assess the extent to which the current measures of the Directive contribute to the reduction of littering.

Reference: Ares (2025) 11556597 - 23/12/2025 Dear Sir, We appreciate your initiative Call for Evidence Evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904. As a member of Biodegradable Plastics Association, we have reviewed their submission and agree with the representation made. Being the most versatile material, plastics are widely used globally with India being among the largest markets.

Dear Messrs, We are a specialized extrusion company based in Istanbul, Turkiye and our speciality is sustainable barrier coated paper/paperboard packaging. We welcome the opportunity to provide evidence to the European Commissions evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 on single-use plastics (SUPD).

The priority for the Rethink Plastic Alliance is to ensure that the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) further reinforces - rather than undermines - the ongoing environmental objectives and pollution-prevention measures.

Please find attached the 'Feedback' from Landewyck in response to the call for evidence for the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive. In this document, Landewyck underlines the negative consequences of fragmented implementation and unjustified goldplating at national level.

Please find attached the response from the Rethink Plastic Alliance to the call for evidence for the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive. The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) draws attention to this joint submission, which reflects the shared position of the alliance.

Minderoo Foundation welcomes the opportunity to contribute evidence for the evaluation of the 2019 Single-Use Plastics Directive. We applaud and support the European Unions efforts to reduce the environmental impact of plastic products, particularly marine litter, while supporting the transition towards more sustainable material systems.

About Visita Visita is the Swedish trade association for the hospitality industry and represents hotels, restaurants, cafés, conference venues, amusement parks and other tourism-related businesses in Sweden. The sector consists largely of small and medium-sized enterprises. 1.

1. Context and Scope: Loick Biowertstoff GmbH develops and manufactures biodegradable extruded loose-fill cushioning chips primarily based on natural starch. These materials are placed on the EU market as protective packaging fillers used for void filling and protection of goods during transport and e-commerce distribution. The material matrix consists predominantly of starch derived from renewable resources.

Reloop is a non-profit organisation working to advance the circular economy in Europe by ensuring that materials remain in use and that reliance on virgin resources is structurally reduced. The EU Single-Use Plastics Directive represents a major milestone in global efforts to address plastic pollution. Several years after its adoption, the emerging evidence shows that it is beginning to work as intended.

Serving Europe, the Branded Food and Beverage Service Chains Association in Europe, welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the call for evidence on the evaluation of the SingleUse Plastics Directive (SUPD). This evaluation represents an important opportunity for the EU to take stock of the Directives implementation and to further strengthen a coherent, effective and predictable framework to reduce plastic…

The Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) is an important instrument to reduce plastic pollution and stimulate the circular economy. The results are partially positive but further strengthening is necessary. DAQUAS calls for further product restrictions because they are often inappropriately disposed of through toilets instead of being discharged together with solid domestic garbage.

Everwave, we have the task of removing plastic waste from rivers before it reaches the oceans. We are globally active and have so far collected around 2.4 million tonnes of waste from water bodies! everwave warmly welcomes the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive as an important and necessary regulatory step to tackle one of the most pressing environmental problems of our time: plastic pollution of rivers, seas and…

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The objective of the SEAD is to reduce the input of plastics into our environment. In order to achieve this objective, it was established that ALL plastics (including bio-plastics) should be banned for the production of certain single-use products (e.g. straws, cutlery, etc.). Bioplastics that are scientifically proven to biodegrade under soil, fresh and salt water conditions are also banned.

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Austrian municipal waste management supports the further development of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUP Directive) as an effective tool to reduce littering and strengthen the circular economy. At the same time, further action is needed to further increase effectiveness. The detailed position can be found in the attached position paper.

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The views expressed herein are strictly personal and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Technical University of Munich or any affiliated institution. The EU SingleUse Plastics Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/904) represents a major policy initiative aimed at reducing plastic pollution and marine litter while supporting the transition toward a circular economy and more sustainable material…

Subject: Your Reference: Ares (2025)11556597-23/12/2025 As stakeholders working closely with biodegradable plastics in real-world conditions, we have carefully reviewed the evidence submitted by the Biodegradable Plastics Association to your review of the Single-use Plastics Directive 2019/904, and we agree with the representations and evidence presented.

Dear Sir, We have read the SUBMISSION FROM THE BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS ASSOCIATION In response to your Call for Evidence Evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 (SUP Directive) Reference: Ares (2025)11556597 23/12/2025. We agree with the BPA Submission. Pure Polymers is a manufacturer of masterbatches for the plastics industry and is a leading member of the plastics industry in Saudi Arabia.

Problem Definition The SUPD currently excludes bio based and biodegradable polymers from exemptions, relying on an origin based definition of natural polymers that does not reflect scientific evidence. This approach treats materials with fundamentally different environmental behaviours as equivalent to fossil plastics.

Problem Definition The SUPD currently excludes bio based and biodegradable polymers from exemptions, relying on an origin based definition of natural polymers that does not reflect scientific evidence. This approach treats materials with fundamentally different environmental behaviours as equivalent to fossil plastics.

This feedback summarises postimplementation evidence from the European Balloon & Party Council (EBPC) on the application of Directive (EU) 2019/904 to balloons. A detailed position paper with supporting data is attached.

Fair Resource Foundation welcomes the European Commission's evaluation of the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). We fully support its core objectives: preventing and reducing the impact of certain plastic products on the (marine) environment and on human health, promoting the transition to a circular economy by encouraging innovative and sustainable business models, products and materials, and improving the…

Dear Members of the European Commission, Vanuit van de Rotterdam stray organisation Zwerfie Rotterdam, I am happy to provide input for the evaluation of the SUPD. In the attached letter, we pay particular attention to several product categories which, in our opinion, belong to the SUPD.

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ALPLA welcomes the evaluation of the SUPD as a valuable opportunity to further strengthen circularity, enhance regulatory clarity, and accelerate the development of sustainable packaging systems across the EU. As both a converter and recycler, ALPLA is committed to working constructively with policymakers to ensure that EU legislation continues to drive environmental progress while supporting innovation, investment…

Sustanix Position Statement: Evaluation of the SUPD (Directive 2019/904) 1. The "Chemical Modification" Fallacy The current definition of "plastic" in Article 3(1) of the SUPD is scientifically inconsistent. By classifying any polymer that has been "chemically modified" as a plastic, the Directive ignores the environmental reality of the material in favor of an arbitrary synthesis criterion.

Dear Members of the European Commission, On behalf of all volunteers of Stichting Venlo Schoon, we refer to the annex for our input to the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive. We hope that you will take our input with you. Kind regards, Venlo Schoon Foundation

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The Scientists Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty welcomes the opportunity to respond to the call for evidence on the European Unions Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). As a community of nearly 500 independent scientists from 70 countries, our members have a long-standing expertise in research on plastic pollution in Europe and globally.

To: The European Commission Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV) 1049 Brussels, Belgium Date: March 16, 2026 Subject: Formal Position on the Implementation of the SUP Directive and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Guidelines To the Honourable Members of the European Commission, I am writing to formally express our perspective regarding the ongoing implementation of the Single-Use Plastics (SUP)…

Normec OWS recommends (1) using the biodegradation behavior of a product rather than the origin of a material to determine a possible derogation from the SUPD; (2) using existing standard test methods to determine biodegradability and ecotoxicity; and (3) revising the definition for oxo-degradable plastic to oxo-degradable plastic means conventional non-biodegradable plastic materials that include additives which…

The Plastic Peuken Collective (PPC) and its partner organisations submit this formal response to the coordinated submissions from the tobacco and filter industry in the evaluation of the EU Single Plastics Directive (SUPD 2019/904). Although the industry makes technical use of the right to participate in this consultation, the PPC reminds the Commission of its obligations under Article 5.3 of the FCTC.

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The SUPD, which was adopted in 2019, had the primary objective to prevent and reduce the impact of certain plastic products on the environmentespecially marine environmentsand on human health, while also promoting a transition toward a circular economy. To achieve this, the directive was focussed on plastic items most commonly littering European beaches.

We are members of the Biodegradable Plastics Association and have read their evidence submitted in response to your review of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (2019/904). We would like to express our agreement with the representation and evidence provided by the Association. Plastic waste entering the environment is a global problem, and it affects India significantly due to our large population.

Novamont (Versalis, Eni) welcomes the opportunity to provide evidence to the European Commissions evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 on single-use plastics (SUPD). We fully support the Directives objective to mitigate the environmental impacts of selected singleuse plastic productsparticularly with regard to marine litter.

Dear Commissioner Roswall: The Bassiouni Group specializes in corporate sustainability and is committed to reducing the environmental impact of plastic litter by working closely with clients and partners. As a supporter of the Biodegradable Plastics Association (BPA), we welcome the opportunity to contribute to the EU Commissions evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 (SUP Directive).

The Consellería do Mar de la Xunta de Galicia thanks the European Commission for launching this call for evidence and expresses its general support for the evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904. We recognise the value of this standard as a key instrument to prevent and reduce the impact of single-use plastics and fishing gear containing plastic on the marine environment, thereby contributing to the protection of…

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In this paper, Recycling Europe sets out a series of recommendations to strengthen the implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and to support forthcoming legislation aimed at advancing the circular economy for plastics: Strengthen 2030 PET Targets: Increase the mandatory recycled content in PET bottles to 50% rPET to accelerate the transition towards a circular plastics economy.

The Comité National des Pêches Maritimes et des Elevages Marins (CNPMEM) welcomes the opening of the European Commission’s (EC) public consultation on the evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 aimed at reducing the impact of certain plastic products on the environment.

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The Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) represents an important step in the European Unions strategy to reduce plastic pollution and accelerate the transition toward a circular economy. The directive has raised awareness of plastic waste and stimulated innovation in alternative packaging solutions.

We would like to thank you for the opportunity to respond to this consultation. Additional explanations and other aspects can be found in the Annex. 1. Disproportionate audit obligation threshold in the German transposition In the German transposition of Article 8 SUPD, already a quantity of 100 kg of single-use plastic per year triggers a mandatory external audit when reporting.

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Dear Sir, Madam, In relation to the above, we would like to submit for your attention the comments drawn up by Moser-Marzi Rechtsanwälte für die Verein Österreichischer Carbon Cycle Circle, Team für nachhaltige Carbonkreislauf, ÖCC2 in the context of the public consultation on Directive (EU) 2019/904 (Single-Use Plastics Directive, SEA Directive), rules on single-use plastic products and fishing gear.

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Alfa Laval welcomes the European Commissions ongoing evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/904, hereafter SUPD). This evaluation offers a timely opportunity to align the Directives implementation with the European Unions overarching goals of competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation as set out in the Green Industrial Deal, the Communication Building the Future with Nature…

EVALUATION OF THE SINGLE-USED PLASTICS DIRECTIVE (SUPD)_POLICY RELEVANCE: This submission highlights the importance of evaluating packaging materials based on their environmental performance rather than solely on their polymer classification.

Conpax B.V. (The Netherlands) Input for the evaluation of the Single Use Plastics Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/904) This input is submitted on behalf of Conpax B.V., a Dutch producer, importer and distributor of both reusable and single use packaging solutions for, among others, foodservice, retail and out of home applications.

The Single-Use Plastics Directive - SUPD has demonstrated that clear, targeted regulation can both benefit the environment and promote innovation. By restricting certain single-use plastic products, it has accelerated the design, development and industrial scaling of alternative, plastic-free materials and products made from renewable raw materials.

Storopack submits this contribution to the evaluation of the SingleUse Plastics Directive (SUPD) to request a performancebased exemption for recycled EPS cushioning chips, which fulfil all PPWR requirements and should therefore not be subject to a market ban introduced via the PPWR amendment to the SUP Directive.

Please find full feedback in attached pdf Conclusion Directive (EU) 2019/904 represents an important policy instrument for reducing plastic litter and strengthening extended producer responsibility across the European Union.

The SingleUse Plastics Directive 2019/904 fails to address the core environmental problem it seeks to solve: - plastic that escapes the circular economy and persists for decades in the environment. Despite improvements in collection and recycling, thousands of tonnes of plastic continue to get into the open environment every year.

The Bund Getränkeverpackungen von Zukunft (BGVZ) is an association of beverage manufacturers, retail, packaging and recycling companies committed to the consumer-friendly and environmentally sound use of single-use beverage packaging subject to deposit. Welcome the opportunity to submit a statement in the context of the evaluation of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD).

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We call on the European Commission to include in a next revision of the SUP Directive: explicitly classify cigarette filters as Single-use plastics; work through the Directive towards a European ban on cigarette filters, given their proven environmental damage and lack of health benefits. We trust that this feedback will feed into the further evaluation and possible update of the SUP Directive.

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The European Sustainable Business Federation - Ecopreneur.eu welcomes the European Commissions initiative to evaluate the impact of the SUPD (EU 2019/904). We appreciate the opportunity to contribute industry perspectives on its effectiveness, implementation and future development. From our perspective, circularity is the key towards a clean, competitive and sustainable economy in Europe.

FEAP provides feedback on provisions related to aquaculture equipment. Regarding the extent to which intended objectives have been achieved, the SUPD has successfully raised awareness of plastic pollution and spurred innovation in circular design. a) Concerning aquaculture equipment, the goals of the SUPD are partially undermined by ambiguous terminology.

issue 5, Article 15 of the Single-Use Plastics Directive – any legislative form (top-down) restricting the use of cellulose acetate (acetate) filters will hit first the Polish tobacco and around tobacco industry, which has traditionally been the leading industry in Europe for decades.

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The SUPD is a leading tool to reduce plastic pollution and promote the circular economy in the EU, actively supported by the industry, as the common objective remains to reduce plastic waste pollution and enhance responsible consumption behaviour.

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Hold Norge Rent / Keep Norway Beautiful is an NGO working to prevent and reduce litter on land, in rivers and lakes, and in the marine environment. One of the key objectives of the SUP directive is to reduce marine litter, including the ambition to significantly reduce beach litter in the long term. The directive has increased attention to single-use plastics and litter prevention and represents an important step.

UNESDA, representing the European soft drinks industry, welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the evaluation of the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). Our sector is fully committed to reducing plastic pollution, improving circularity, and supporting the EUs transition to a more sustainable packaging system.

The ongoing evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive offers a timely opportunity to ensure coherence between the SUPD framework and the EUs Bioeconomy and competitiveness objectives. The 2021 SUPD Guidance adopts a restrictive interpretation of the concept of natural polymer, excluding fermentation-derived polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) despite their identical chemical structure and environmental behaviour to…

Kemira fully supports the objectives of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) to reduce marine litter and advance the circular economy. While the objectives of SUPD are broadly supported across the value chain, the current definitions, interpretations, and implementation practices have created significant uncertainty for paper packaging manufacturers, converters and material suppliers.

Position paper: Exemption of cellulose acetate (CA) from the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) core requirement: Recognition of cellulose acetate as a sustainable biopolymer solution instead of classification as a problem substance. Cellulose acetate (CA) is the historically most significant and quantitatively largest human-made biopolymer. It is biobased, biodegradable and recyclable.

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The Single-Use Plastics Directive has implications for the fishing sector in terms of fishing gear containing plastic, especially as regards planned monitoring, reporting and setting of national collection and recycling targets.

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The evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) provides an important opportunity to ensure coherence with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Although both instruments pursue circular economy objectives, their combined application creates regulatory inconsistencies for certain packaging formats.

As a cross-sector association representing over 110 multinational companies of Japanese parentage active in Europe, JBCE welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commissions evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). We support the Commissions efforts to reduce marine litter and enhance resource efficiency while ensuring a predictable and science-based regulatory framework.

The Natural Polymers Group (NPG) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions consultation on the evaluation and the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). The Directive has proven to be one of the EUs most effective instruments to reduce plastic pollution and marine litter, while also stimulating innovation in alternative materials.

Filtrona is a global manufacturer of specialised filtering solutions, with production facilities in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and submit this reply under Article 15, in particular point 5 of the evaluation, which examines the options for mandatory measures to reduce post-consumer waste from filters, as…

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Cerdia appreciates the opportunity to provide input to the public consultation and the call for evidence in preparation to the evaluation of the SUPD and the opportunity to provide input to the process. As a vehicle to reduce plastic pollution that reaches and persists in marine environments, the SUPD has set out ambitious goals with impacts on markets that have affected producers of biopolymers, such as Cerdia.

AVA: The Vending & Automatic Retail Association is the trade association of the vending industry, operators throughout the UK. The implementation of the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) has had several practical and operational impacts on our members, even though they are based outside the EU.

The research area "polymer science & engineering" of the Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Darmstadt, appreciates the survey launched for evaluation of Rules on single-use plastics and fishing gear. Please find our detailed position statement in the attached file.

Coldiretti, the largest organisation representing farmers and fishers in Italy and Europe, with its 1.6 million members, welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to gather views on the evaluation of the rules on single-use plastics and fishing gear. See detailed position paper attached.

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The implementation of the objectives of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD, (EU) 2019/904) varies too widely across Member States. This leads not only to a weakening of the European single market, but also to unnecessary bureaucratic burdens for businesses. The SUPD extended producer responsibility for certain single-use plastic products to collection in public spaces.

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Evidence suggests that while progress has been made, the Directives objectives have only been partially achieved, largely due to its limited scope and gaps in monitoring and enforcement. Citizen science initiatives, including urban monitoring and beach surveys, document the ongoing circulation and use of prohibited products.

Evaluation of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD): Opinion on the Call for Evidence The objectives of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD, (EU) 2019/904) are generally supported by the Packaging and Environment Alliance (AVU). However, implementation in the Member States is too divergent. This weakens the European single market and creates unnecessary bureaucratic burdens for businesses.

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Valmet agrees with the objectives of the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). However, as a technology developer and supplier, Valmet has repeatedly observed that the current definition of plastics under the SUPD discourages innovation and restricts the market entry of new products and technologies that could meaningfully reduce the environmental impacts of plastics.

KBA Europe and KITA (representing 77,000+ Korean firms) strongly support the EUs circular economy goals. However, we have critical concerns regarding the SUPD evaluation (EQ1 & EQ5) and the recent Implementing Decision on recycled content calculation. 1.

Good morning European Commission, There are a few short points below; UPV gear 1 bottlenecks. Equal monks, equal hoods All producers and importers of fishing gear should be subject to the same rules. Without proper registration and enforcement, unfair competition arises, especially with foreign suppliers and imported products. 2. Fishermen themselves place fishing gear on the market.

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Futerro welcomes the European Commissions evaluation of the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). We fully support its core objective: reducing environmental pollution and protecting human health. However, we believe a revision could address some inconsistencies and unintended consequences that undermine the 2019s Directives ambition.

As a designer and builder of parkgardens, I see the destructive impact of the cigarette filter on a daily basis. Despite the SUP scheme, toddlers remain the most persistent form of littering; they are everywhere and are simply not efficient in clearing up plants or lazons due to their size. The problem is twofold. First, the filter of cellulose acetate (plastic) is demonstrably an obstacle to plant growth.

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Xampla welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions consultation on the evaluation and the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). The Directive has proven to be one of the EUs most effective instruments to reduce plastic pollution and marine litter, while also stimulating innovation in alternative materials.

Tobacco product waste, especially cigarette filters and butts, is one of the most common and persistent forms of litter in the EU. Filters, made mainly of cellulose acetate, degrade very slowly, releasing microplastics and toxic substances such as nicotine and heavy metals.

The SingleUse Plastics Directive (SUP Directive) is a groundbreaking piece of legislation that has enabled EU Member States to make major collective progress in tackling plastic pollution. It has also helped elevate global awareness of the issue and encouraged countries outside the EU to develop their own policies to address singleuse plastics.

The Natural Polymers Group (NPG) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions consultation on the evaluation and the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). The Directive has proven to be one of the EUs most effective instruments to reduce plastic pollution and marine litter, while also stimulating innovation in alternative materials.

We are a group of voluntary waste collectors (“City Cleaners Germany – Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis”). There is an urgent need to ban single-use plastic products. First and foremost, cigarette filters thrown into nature and cities with care! The most commonly found rubbish in our clean-ups is toxic-laden cigarette filters (approximately 7000 chemicals, heavy metals, poisons per filter).

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Ladies and gentlemen, please find attached the joint statement on the consultation of the SEAD and ask you to comply with it: Statement: Joint statement by the IGBCE Freiburg trade union, the management and works council of Cerdia Produktions GmbH and Cerdia Service GmbH in the context of the public consultation on the SUPD In the context of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and the European Sustainability…

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Cigarette filters consist largely of plastic and never fully break down. They constitute the largest source of litter worldwide, about 18 billion butts in our environment every day. During cleanup actions by EndPlasticSoup, Rotary's global task force to reduce plastic pollution in the environment, we have observed that an average of about 20 cigarette butts per 100 m² are added every week in urban areas.

Subject: Formal Position on the Implementation of the SUP Directive and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Guidelines To the Honorable Members of the European Commission, I am writing to formally express our perspective regarding the ongoing implementation of the Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive and the associated guidelines for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes.

Butia Ltd has been active in the plastics industry for decades and is recognized as one of the pioneers in the development of modern garbage bags for household and industrial waste management. Throughout its history, the company has invested in technologies aimed at reducing the environmental impact of plastic products and improving their sustainability.

EVALUATION COMMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE EU ON EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR FISHING GEAR CONTAINING PLASTIC: There is hardly anyone who has a higher desire than anglers that there is no plastic found or left in our nature, in our waters or along our coasts. Anglers love nature and are often at the forefront of protecting our aquatic environment.

Please find our response attached to make wet wipes and similar customer products plastic-free asap. The wipes industry can do it, the environment would benefit significantly and the waste water systems all over Europe would be much better off without all the blockages and other wipes-caused problemen.

As a global innovation leader in bio-based advanced materials, polymers and ingredients, with a strong industrial footprint in Europe, IFF welcomes the European Commissions evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD).

The single use of plastics, especially micro ones, should be reduced to zero (0) as soon as possible (= no use, no longer use!) due to our environment and water environments in particular. It is highly desirable to ban cigarette filters both because of the plastic (s) they contain, which break up as micro plastics, and because of the very harmful substances they contain, which leach through rain and surface water…

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PhaBuilder welcomes the European Commissions ongoing evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/904, hereafter SUPD). This evaluation offers a timely opportunity to align the Directives implementation with the European Unions overarching goals of competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation as set out in the Green Industrial Deal, the Communication Building the Future with Nature…

We support the original goals of the SUPD to reduce plastic pollution and welcome all initiatives, including new and improved legislation on recycling, collection and sorting. However, in the frame of the SUPD evaluation we urge the Commission to revise its scientific and regulatory definitions governing material exemptions from market restrictions to reflect the progress in biotechnology and material science.

The Single-Use Plastics Directive has already delivered important progress and should remain a cornerstone of EU action against plastic pollution. It has helped establish legal certainty, stimulated innovation, supported national action and raised awareness across institutions, businesses and the public. These achievements must now be consolidated rather than diluted.

To be banned cigarette butts The Problem: Cigarette filters consist largely of plastic (cellulose acetate) and never fully break down. They constitute the largest source of litter worldwide, about 18 billion in our environment every day and 6 billion butts per day in the Netherlands alone.

Article 5 of the SUP Directive is causing environmental harm. The confusion caused by it has discouraged the adoption of oxo-biodegradable plastic, which is the only way to prevent plastic in the environment from accumulating there for decades. As a result, ordinary plastic continues to be used which, instead of safely biodegrading, lies or floats around for decades and fragments into microplastics.

The Canary Islands Association of Tobacco Industrialists (ACIT) is a non-profit business association with its own legal personality and full capacity to act with complete independence and autonomy to achieve its objectives.

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The European Institute for Animal Law & Policy welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (Directive 2019/904). Our main concern is that the evaluation framework as currently presented does not include animal welfare or biodiversity as assessment criteria, despite the Directive's explicit focus on fishing gear - a category of plastic the loss of which at sea causes…

Svenskt Vatten supports the EurEau Reaction to the Call for Evidence Concerning the Evaluation of the SUPD The SUPD is an important tool to reduce plastic pollution and stimulate the circular economy. The results so far are partially positive but further strengthening is necessary.

The SUPD establishes an important basis for reducing plastic litter, but its implementation across Member States has diverged from the Directives core principles. Fragmented national rules, disproportionate EPR obligations, and limited recognition of innovative non-plastic materials weaken both the environmental impact and the functioning of the Single Market. These challenges are not structural.

The Single Use Plastics Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/904) is a central element of the EU framework to address marine litter and reduce the environmental impact of certain plastic products. While the Directive has set an important policy direction, its implementation is still ongoing and its overall effectiveness cannot yet be fully assessed.

The EU umbrella NGO network of marine organnisations SEAS AT RISK is taking part in the implementation of the second OSPAR's Regional Action Plan on marine litter and actively engaged in a specific action of this action plan addressing single-use plastics.

Tobacco product waste, and cigarette filters in particular, represents one of the most widespread and persistent forms of plastic pollution in Europe and globally. Cigarette butts are consistently among the most collected items during coastal and urban clean-ups.

The Problem: Cigarette filters consist largely of plastic (cellulose acetate) and never fully break down. They constitute the largest source of litter worldwide, about 18 billion in our environment every day and 6 billion butts per day in the Netherlands alone.

Friends of the Earth Cyprus, as coordinator of the Zero Waste Alliance Cyprus, strongly supports the environmental objectives of the Single-Use Plastics Directive and believes it should be strengthened through better implementation and targeted improvements, not weakened through deregulation.

Summary Wageningen Food & Biobased Research (WFBR, part of Wageningen University & Research) is experienced in single-use plastic (SUP) product compliance tests for Dutch EPR organization Verpact, that represents major (international) packaging producers.

The implementation of EPR for SUP products in the Czech Republic demonstrates that well-designed systems can function effectively when they are built on transparency, cooperation, and sound data. This is evidenced by the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) NEVAJGLUJ a.s., established to cover municipal costs for cleanup litter from tobacco products with filters, and to provide related awareness raising.

No More Butts (NMB) welcomes the opportunity to contribute evidence to the evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904. NMB is an Australian-based environmental charity working internationally on tobacco-related waste, combining research and policy advocacy to address the environmental and public health harms associated with cigarette filters.

As part of the evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 on single-use plastics, the Belgian Alliance for a Smoke-Free Society wishes to underline that waste arising from tobacco products, and cigarette filters in particular, represents one of the most prevalent, persistent and toxic forms of litter in the European Union. Cigarette butts are consistently among the most collected items in coastal and urban clean-ups.

The review of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUP Directive) should focus on improving the implementation of existing instruments rather than expanding the scope of the legislation. Priority should be given to revising the cost calculation guidelines, clarifying key definitions, maintaining the clear material scope limited to plastics and rejecting proposals for a general ban on cigarette filters.

March 12th ,2026 SWM welcomes the European Commissions consultation on the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive. As a global leader in lightweight, durable, and safe materials, SWM leverages the properties of plants and natural fibers to offer innovative alternatives to cellulose acetate filters (plastic material).

A.I.S.E., the voice of the detergents and maintenance products industry in Europe welcomes oportiunity to provide feedback regarding the evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (the Single-Use Plastics Directive SUPD it also covers fishery items).

Sirk Norge represents the Norwegian waste management sector, bringing over 30 years of industry-specific expertise in circular economy policies. This response incorporates operational observations from key Norwegian stakeholders across the recycling value chain (Ragn-Sells, NG Nordic, BIR, Franzefoss Gjenvinning, and IVAR IKS) regarding the practical impacts of the SUPD.

Tobacco Europe, the European umbrella organisation representing the three largest tobacco and nicotine products manufacturers - namely British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands and Japan Tobacco International - recognises the adoption of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) as a measure to address the impact of plastic waste in the environment, in particular the marine environment, as well as to promote the…

Erion Care is the Italian non-profit consortium set up to comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations for tobacco products with filters containing plastic, in accordance with the national transposition of the Directive by means of Legislative Decree No 196/2021 (SUP Decree).

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Independent Retail Europe welcomes the Call for Evidence regarding the Directive on Single-Use-Plastics. Collecting information on the implementation of the Directive is not only relevant for the evaluation that the Commission has to publish by 3 July 2027, but also in order to align the Directive with cross-cutting issues in upcoming legislation under the Environment Omnibus and the Circular Economy Act.

Cigarette filters are the most widespread form of plastic litter in Europe and globally. Most filters are made of cellulose acetate, a plastic that does not biodegrade but instead fragments into persistent microplastics that accumulate in terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments. Billions of cigarette butts are discarded in the EU each year, creating a continuous source of plastic pollution.

As co-lead of the working group on SUP items for the OSPAR Convention, we are pleased to share : - (page 1 to 24) : The technical report published by OSPAR, which aims to identify and collect solutions taken by the Contracting Parties of OSPAR at the national and local level to reduce and/or phase-out 6 single-use items.

Plastix A/S welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 on single use plastics and fishing gear measures. Plastix is a European industrial recycler specialising in maritime end-of-life plastic fishing nets and ropes (HDPE and PP-based polymer fibres), converting these into high-quality post-consumer recycled (PCR) pellets for new industrial applications.

Plastindustrien (The Danish Plastics Federation) welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the evaluation of the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). The Directive has constituted an important step towards reducing plastic pollution in nature across the EU.

Sok would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on the hearing. The objectives set out in the Directive have been achieved in terms of the functioning of the SUP governance model and its ability to support and guide producer-responsible enterprises and the financing of waste management.

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We, really hope that EU recognizes the issues with plastics litters and micro plastics in the oceans in South Korea and other countries eg; China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Miyanma, India, Bangladesh. Collecting single use plastics in South Korea is much better than China and other countries in Asia region, but it is still not enough.

Feedback on the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) Fishing Gear This feedback is based on practical experience in the design and use of fishing gear, particularly in Northern European inland waters where passive fishing gear such as fish traps (katiska-type traps) is widely used. The objective of reducing plastic pollution from fishing gear is widely supported.

We support the European Commissions efforts to reduce the environmental impact of certain plastic products, and welcome the Commissions commitment to collect and review evidence to determine whether measures that have so far been implemented by Member States under the SUPD indicate that, once fully implemented, the SUPD will likely achieve its objectives.

The European Union has established ambitious and globally influential objectives under the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and the forthcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to accelerate the transition toward a circular plastics economy. These policies emphasize quality, traceability, and regulatory integrity as the foundation of credible recycled content markets.

There is no need for a revision of the SUPD. The SUPD has helped advance circularity in the beverage sector and reduce the problem of single-use plastic waste ending up in the environment. The issues of concern do not stem from the Directive itself, but concern the process and current state of implementation by the EU and Member States, as well as the introduction of new overlapping legislation.

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Input for the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/904). This input is provided on behalf of the Royal Dutch Association for Waste management and Cleaning (NVRD). NVRD represents Dutch municipalities and their public waste and cleaning companies responsible for waste management and for maintaining a clean and attractive public space.

Within the EU, national legislation varies considerably and thus the impact on costs varies from one country to another. In Finland, SUP legislation and its enforcement are cumbersome, making it difficult to operate in the sector compared to other countries.

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As the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy places strong emphasis on high-value bio-based materials and reduced reliance on fossil resources. we believe pure cellulosic fabrics offer one of the most immediate and credible opportunities to put this strategy into practice. Plastics are not only used in essential applications but are also prevalent in many consumer-facing products where sustainable alternatives exist.

Single-use plastic products and fishing gear containing plastic are a major source of marine litter, threatening marine ecosystems, biodiversity and human health. This litter harms activities such as tourism, fisheries and shipping. The 2019 Single-Use Plastics Directive aims to prevent this waste and reduce its impact on the marine environment.

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The SUPD evaluation is an important opportunity to develop a robust science driven approach to ensure a high level of environmental protection, in line with the original SUPD intention, while enabling safe and sustainable plastic alternatives to scale and contribute to the Directives goals.

Opinion on the extensive evaluation of the EU SUP Directive The Finnish SUP Producers’ Association Oy is responsible in Finland for implementing the producer responsibility obligations under the SUP Directive in four product groups: tobacco product filters, balloons, wet wipes and fishing gear. We represent manufacturers, importers and other marketers of these product groups.

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Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUP Directive, 2019). I am writing to ask you to work towards a European ban on cigarette filters in a future revision of this Directive. Cigarette filters are made of plastic (cellulose acetate). They are used once and then discarded. They are therefore single-use plastic products.

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As a citizen who is important for the environment and climate, I strongly support the objectives of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive. At the same time, I consider it important to look closely at implementation and not to treat different materials in the same way across the board. In my view, this also includes cellulose acetate.

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As a citizen who is important for the environment and climate, I strongly support the objectives of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive. At the same time, I consider it important to look closely at implementation and not to treat different materials in the same way across the board. In my view, this also includes cellulose acetate.

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Please add a ban on the use of the cigarette filter. As you will know, this is the most found piece of litter. It contains plastic and many toxic substances, which penetrate groundwater and disappear very easily into the sea on the beach. The beach is used as a large ashtray. Smokers have not been informed, or have not been sufficiently informed, about the harm they indirectly cause to all of their lives.

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As an employee of a company that plays a key strategic role as the last major manufacturer of cellulose acetate in Europe, it is my responsibility to ensure that our voice is heard in Brussels. I firmly believe that we do not need to reinvent the wheel; it would be sufficient to improve the existing directive in key areas rather than overturning it entirely.

The evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics framework comes at a critical moment for the European plastics recycling industry. While the Directive has played an important role in addressing marine litter and driving awareness around the environmental impact of certain plastic products, its implementation coincides with a challenging market context.

Dear Members of the European Commission, 8 billion kitchens end up on the streets and in the countryside every year in the Netherlands, which is an absurd situation. In Leusden, we are working as a group of volunteers to clean up litter. Unfortunately, we encounter cigarette butts every day, which is one of the most persistent forms of littering. I am deeply concerned about this, together with our volunteers.

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The PPC calls on the European Union to ban the cigarette filter. Cigarette filters are single-use plastics. In addition, filters do not protect smokers’ health. It is estimated that billions of cigarette butts end up in litter every year in Europe. The filters consist of plastic that breaks down and structurally contributes to soil and water pollution, including microplastics and toxic substances.

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The Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and the associated guideline on single-use plastic products (SUP product guideline) as well as the guideline laying down criteria on the costs of cleaning up litter (cost guideline) do not meet the requirements for proper implementation in practice. A major criticism is the sole focus on litter. In practice, city cleaning does not involve litter collection, but area cleaning.

We do not consider the fundamental approach underlying the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive (EU) 2019/904 to be based on an incorrect assumption. The primary challenge appears to lie in the practical implementation and enforcement of the established rules, as well as in the limited consequences for non-compliance.

In principle, one can only agree to the goals of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), however being a Directive, it needs to be transposed to EU member state national law that determines how to achieve its goals.

The Single Use Plastics Directive was created to reduce the environmental impact of persistent single use plastics, especially those that accumulate as litter in marine and terrestrial environments. Its purpose is to cut long lasting pollution and steer the market toward materials with a lower environmental footprint.

PhaBuilder welcomes the European Commissions ongoing evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (Directive (EU) 2019/904, hereafter SUPD). This evaluation offers a timely opportunity to align the Directives implementation with the European Unions overarching goals of competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation as set out in the Green Industrial Deal, the Communication Building the Future with Nature…

As part of the evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 on single-use plastics, Health Funds for a Smokefree Netherlands wishes to underline that waste arising from tobacco products, and cigarette filters in particular, represents one of the most prevalent, persistent and toxic forms of litter in the European Union. Cigarette butts are consistently among the most collected items in coastal and urban clean-ups.

We will contribute to the evaluation of Directive 2019/904. We provide feedback on the provisions related to aquaculture equipment that affect the activities of our member companies in situations where sustainable equipment is needed for fish farming in difficult conditions. The SUPD has improved understanding of plastic pollution.

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Sykell GmbH welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904. As a provider of reusable packaging systems for food and beverages and digital solutions to manage circular assets, we operate at the interface of waste prevention, reuse logistics and data transparency with the goal to enable reusable packaging systems to scale.

As part of the evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 on single-use plastics, Fair Resource Foundation wishes to underline that waste arising from tobacco products, and cigarette filters in particular, represents one of the most prevalent, persistent and toxic forms of litter in the European Union. Cigarette butts are consistently among the most collected items in coastal and urban clean-ups.

As part of the evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 on single-use plastics, Smoke Free Partnership (SFP) wish to underline that waste arising from tobacco products, and cigarette filters in particular, represents one of the most prevalent, persistent and toxic forms of litter in the European Union. Cigarette butts are consistently among the most collected items in coastal and urban clean-ups.

As part of the evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 on single-use plastics, Stichting De Noordzee wishes to underline that waste arising from tobacco products, and cigarette filters in particular, represents one of the most prevalent, persistent and toxic forms of litter in the European Union. Cigarette butts are consistently among the most collected items in coastal and urban clean-ups.

As part of the evaluation of Directive (EU) 2019/904 on single-use plastics, the Comité national contre le tabagisme (CNCT) wish to underline that waste arising from tobacco products, and cigarette filters in particular, represents one of the most prevalent, persistent and toxic forms of litter in the European Union. Cigarette butts are consistently among the most collected items in coastal and urban clean-ups.

The plastic oneway nets used for transporting mussels can easily be replaced with hemp nets. As it can be seen in the video, numerous plastic nets were found in the Lagoon of Venice. These plastic nets harm and kill marine animals and contribute to the formation of microplastics, causing long-term environmental damage.This is caused by storm , tipping boats over or waves hitting boats,so it has to be replaced…

The European Bottom Fishing Alliance (EBFA) welcomes the European Commissions Call for evidence on the evaluation of the rules on single-use plastics and fishing gear. EBFA shares the objective of reducing marine litter and plastic pollution, which represent one of the most serious environmental challenges worldwide.

Dear Commissioners, The Committee welcomes the reflection on reducing plastic pollution in the marine environment. Bans can be imposed around the maritime environment, but a substantial part of the waste comes from rivers. As doctors working in public health – with extensive knowledge and interest in planetary health – we are committed to this.

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We welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commissions initiative regarding the rules on single-use plastics. As we have gained experience on this topic in the meantime, we would like to share the following key findings. We support the overall objectives of the Single-Use Plastics Directive and recognize the importance of its aims. Nevertheless, we consider that certain points require adjustment.

As an independent think tank working with producers of plastic packaging for the food sector, we recognise the scale of the environmental challenges facing Europe. At the same time, however, we are increasingly concerned about the way in which the SUPD has been implemented, which in its current form poses significant risks to the competitiveness of European industry.

Filed in Polish · English published by the European Commission

Anglers across the country have long been stewards of our waterways, dedicating countless hours to preserving fish populations and the ecosystems they depend on. Yet, in the ongoing debates over plastic pollution in our oceans, Anglers are often unfairly cast as major Contributors.

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The introduction of the Single-Use Plastics Directive was a legitimate environmental step, but the current implementation practice raises fundamental concerns about cost-effectiveness and the coherence of the single market.

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The introduction of the SUPD, although motivated by a legitimate concern for the state of the environment, has given rise to worrying phenomena in the implementation process, which our Foundation is monitoring with increasing criticism.

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The SUPD is an important tool to reduce plastic pollution and stimulate the circular economy. The results so far are partially positive but further strengthening is necessary. Inappropriate disposal (through the toilet) of SUP, such as wet wipes, sanitary towels and other sanitary care products, is a societal challenge. Wastewater systems may act as a pathway for plastics to enter the water environment.

Dear Members of the European Commission, On behalf of Smoke Prevention Youth, we would like to draw attention to cigarette filters in the evaluation of the SUP Directive. Cigarette filters are full of microplastics. When smoking, the user inhales these particles, while they enter the environment massively after use and cause long-term pollution there.

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I have been working at Fladen Fishing AB since 1982. A swedish wholesaler of fishing tackle. I am chairman of Fiskekretsen AB who is the Producer organization for fishing gear in Sweden. We have been operation the PRO since November 2024. The EPR can be improved as follows. 1) In sweden we include both commercial fishing gear like nets and cages and Sportfishing items like rod, reels and baits.

This is an important milestone that prioritises European recycled content and supports a fairer level playing field, stimulating demand for EU-produced rPET. However, the 25% target applies at Member State level, not at company level. This means that within one country, a producer could use 100% EU rPET while another uses 0%, as long as the national average reaches 25%.

Dear European Commission, The Single-Use Plastics Directive neglects cigarettes. The cigarette filter is made of cellulose acetate, a plastic that decomposes into microplastics. In addition, tipping pollutes a few litres of water, including our own groundwater. (Domestic) animals and young children can put the tips in their mouths and swallow them.

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One of the main challenges in effectively implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in fishing gear containing plastic is the decentralised and artisanal nature of the actual process. In many ports and fishing areas, nets are made, adapted and repaired directly on site by specialist netters and professionals, using components from various origins and suppliers.

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My feedback is attached. Copied from it: There is no alternative: if humanity continues to consume the finite resources of this planet in an up-to-date manner and this consumption continues to increase as prosperity increases, the future of humanity is uncertain. It is therefore essential to conserve resources. For this reason, the aim of the Directive is in principle to be welcomed.

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Founder of Söder Sportfiske AB, one of Europe's largest e-retailers of sport fishing products. For us, declaring all the equipment we put on the market that contains some form of plastic misses the obvious goal, which is to reduce the amount of plastic in the sea. Fishing rods, reels, and related equipment contain only a fraction of plastic, but more importantly, they do not end up in the ocean.

Cups containing recycled PET have lost over 80% of their market to paper cups with laminated PE This makes absolutely no sense at a time when the EU is supposedly aiming towards enhancing the recycling industry which is gradually leading to bankruptcy. More bans and restrictions of rPET articles will not help the EU economy or the environment.

We understand that the reduction of plastics on the planet is absolutely necessary, for which the first part would be that there is no supply... For demand to decrease... Years ago, we lived plastic-free around us and were happy! Why not return to these times?

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Directive (EU) 2019/904 was a major step forward in reducing the environmental impact of single-use plastics, but the actual implementation of the legislation has shortcomings that call into question its effectiveness. First, the ban on certain single-use plastic products, such as cutlery, is being systematically circumvented.

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Open-air events contribute substantially to single-use plastic consumption in a highly concentrated way, often involving tens or even hundreds of thousands of people over just a few hours. In recent years, festivals have undergone a remarkable transformation: reusable cups have become standard, biodegradable plates and cutlery are widely adopted, and selective waste collection is now the norm.