The European Commission has launched a public consultation and call for submissions for the evaluation of the Single Use Plastics Directive (SUPD).
In a statement, the Commission says this is the first step in examining the extent to which the Directive has reduced the impact of certain plastic products on the marine environment and human health, while promoting a circular, innovative and sustainable economy.
"It has been four years since key bans and restrictions came into force across the EU. As required by law, the Commission will carry out a comprehensive evaluation of the SUPD by July 2027. The evaluation will examine the effectiveness, efficiency, coherence and added value of the Directive for the EU. The findings of the evaluation will help decide whether new rules are necessary," it notes.
The consultation and call for submissions is open to all interested parties, including citizens, businesses, non-governmental organisations, public authorities and academia.
All interested parties are invited to share their views through the online survey, which is available in the 24 official EU languages until 17 March 2026.
