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Part B of the Annex is amended as follows: points 7, 8 and 9 are replaced by the following: ; Food containers made of expanded (EPS) or extruded (XPS) polystyrene, i.e. receptacles such as boxes, with or without a cover, used to contain food which: including food containers used for fast food or other meal ready for immediate consumption, except beverage containers, plates and packets, and wrappers containing food; is intended for immediate consumption, either on-the-spot or take-away; is typically consumed from the receptacle; and is ready to be consumed without any further preparation, such as cooking, boiling or heating, Beverage containers made of expanded (EPS) or extruded (XPS) polystyrene, including their caps and lids; Cups for beverages made of expanded (EPS) or extruded (XPS) polystyrene, including their covers and lids;’ the following points are added: Shrink wrap that is used in airports or train stations for the protection of luggage during transport; Chips of polystyrene and other plastics that are used to protect packed goods during transport and handling; Multi-pack plastic rings used as grouped packaging as defined in Article 3(1), point 6, of Regulation (EU) 2025/40.’.

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Source: EUR-Lex CELLAR · retrieved 2026-08-26 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.