Vegetables must be packed in paper bags in France

While Europe is preparing legislation to reduce the burden of plastic waste, in some countries this process is seen as moving too slowly. In France, radishes available in stores are already packaged in paper "flowpacks". As of January 1, 2022, the legislation prohibiting the packaging of fruits and vegetables in plastic boxes/bags weighing less than one and a half kilograms came into force. This law has since been amended and tightened to such an extent that it is no longer possible to circumvent it from January 1st of this year. However, there are some products that are exceptions. Examples include fully ripe fruit - which is at too high a risk of spoilage - and 29 fruits and vegetables, including fresh herbs, some types of lettuce, asparagus, mushrooms, broccoli and some berries. At the same time, it is no longer possible to use plastic boxes or cups for the sale of stone fruits, grapes or cherry tomatoes in France. For several months now, Versland has been packing radishes in ...