The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has published a document on the results of a test campaign done on non-plastic disposable tableware.

This test by consumer organisations in four countries (Altroconsumo (Italy), Forbrugerrådet TÆNK (Denmark), OCU (Spain), and UFC-Que Choisir (France)) found chemicals of concern in single-use tableware made of popular non-plastic alternatives, such as disposable plant fibre bowls, paper straws, or palm leaf plates. Several products were also found to mislead consumers with unsubstantiated green claims. BEUC and its member organisations urge the EU to ensure that single-use plastic alternatives are safe and do not mislead consumers.

Further information are available on the European consumer Organisation’s website.