Last updated on October 4, 2025
No. Under the EU Single‑Use Plastics Directive that has been transposed and enforced across member states since 2021 with continued national measures in 2023–2024, a number of single‑use plastic tableware items are restricted or banned from free retail sale and from provision in food service without charge; several member states have introduced stronger national bans and compliance checks. Businesses providing takeaway or event catering in the EU must switch to reusable or compliant alternatives and adapt purchasing, waste handling, and supplier contracts to meet enforcement deadlines and fines.
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/waste-and-recycling/single-use-plastics_en
2023-06-03 (transposition progress updates through 2024)