SUP legislation

For holiday parks and leisure businesses, the SUP legislation often involves a combination of catering, takeaway outlets and leisure facilities. As a result, several regulations may apply simultaneously.

Do you serve food and drink for immediate consumption on the premises? If so, in many situations, disposable plastic cups and meal packaging must be replaced with reusable alternatives. Different requirements apply to takeaway and take-out services.

Key points to note:

• The catering and retail sectors are often subject to different regulations.
• Logistics relating to return flows are becoming increasingly important.
• Reusable cups and meal packaging help ensure you are prepared for future regulatory tightening.

For hotels and restaurants, the SUP legislation affects various aspects of business operations, such as restaurants, outdoor terraces, room service, takeaway and delivery services. As a result, different rules may apply depending on the point of service and the consumption situation.

Do you serve food or drink for immediate consumption? If so, specific requirements apply to disposable plastic cups and meal packaging. For takeaway and delivery services too, it is important to understand which packaging is covered by the regulations and which sustainable alternatives are available.

Key points to note:

• Takeaway, delivery and on-premises consumption situations are subject to different requirements.
• Guests are increasingly expecting sustainable packaging solutions.
• Reusable cups and meal packaging help ensure you are prepared for future regulatory tightening.

Caterers often operate across different venues, which can make the practical implementation of the SUP legislation challenging.

For company canteens, events and temporary venues, it must be clear in advance which rules apply to on-site consumption and which to takeaway consumption. In addition, it is becoming increasingly important to actively advise clients on sustainable packaging choices.

Key points to note:

• Different locations may have different requirements.
• Reusable systems are increasingly being specified in tenders.
• Sustainable packaging solutions can contribute to clients’ sustainability objectives.

For businesses selling products for consumption on the go, the choice of packaging remains a key consideration.

Customers are increasingly expecting sustainable alternatives. In addition, business owners must take into account changing regulations regarding single-use packaging and the growing focus on waste reduction.

Key points to note:

• Ensure that customers can opt for reusable alternatives.
• Check regularly to ensure your packaging still complies with current regulations.
• Don’t just focus on compliance, but also on ease of use and the customer experience.

Petrol stations often combine food and drink, retail and grab-and-go concepts. As a result, business owners have to deal with different packaging streams and usage scenarios.

A future-proof packaging strategy not only helps ensure compliance with legislation but can also contribute to a more sustainable image in the eyes of customers.

Key points to note:

• Assess which packaging items are actually covered by the SUP regulations.
• Explore the options for reusable alternatives.
• Please bear in mind future developments in European packaging legislation.