New French decree on plastic packaging published

On June 20, 2023, the new French decree was published that prohibits the sale of plastic-packed fruit and vegetables. This ban has been in effect since July 1, but does not apply to 29 types of fruit and vegetables and ripe fruit. This decree has been issued in the context of the application of the French Agec law, which, since January 1, 2022, has banned the sale of fresh produce products in plastic packaging, unless they are packaged in lots of more than 1.5 kg. The law provides exceptions for "fruit and vegetables that spoil quickly if sold loose." © Chamussy/SIPA The new decree follows the annulment by the French Council of State on December 9, 2022 of a decree published in October 2021 that provided for a gradual reduction of the list of fresh produce products that may be sold in plastic packaging and an exception until June 2026 on the rule for certain particularly vulnerable fresh produce products. The new content of the decree includes a list of 29 types of fruit and ...