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EuPC takes action against Italian bag ban

The umbrella body EuPC (European Plastics Converters) plans to take action against the ban on conventional plastic bags which entered into force in Italy on 1 January.

Supermarkets and other shops may only provide carrier bags made of biodegradable plastics or other materials to their customers once they have used up their current stocks.

In EuPC's opinion, the new law constitutes a breach of EU legislation, in particular of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive.

EuPC managing director Alexandre Dangis reported that the organisation has lodged a complaint against the ban with the European Commission and "shall make every effort to challenge this legislation from a legal point of view".