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As the PPWR and the SUPD coexist, their respective scopes must be read together. The PPWR prevails with regard to the packaging formats, materials and uses listed in Annex V. In these situations, Member States must apply the PPWR and may not rely on Article 4 of the SUPD to introduce national measures. On the other hand, packaging that is not covered by the restrictions in Annex V, remains subject to the SUPD where it qualifies as a single-use plastic product within the meaning of Article 3, point (2), of the Directive. In such cases, Article 4 of the SUPD continues to apply, requiring Member States to adopt measures to reduce consumption of cups for beverages and rigid food containers used to contain food for immediate consumption. Such national consumption reduction measures can remain in place even after 1 January 2030. Member States must demonstrate, case-by-case-, that any such national measure is proportionate to the objectives pursued by the SUPD and non-discriminatory under EU law. Potential impacts on the internal market need to be considered and whether a specific national measure satisfies these requirements will be assessed by the European Commission.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-09-07 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.