On April 14, Georgia clarified that the prohibition on the supply of beverages to consumers in plastic bottles by food service establishments remains in force, with the regulation set to take effect on July 1, 2026. As of April 1, 2026, the production (except for export purposes), import, and placing on the market of plastic cutlery (forks, knives, spoons, and chopsticks), plates, straws, drink stirrers, as well as expanded polystyrene (EPS) food containers/cups and their lids, are prohibited. In addition, within the framework of public procurement, the purchase of plastic cups, containers, and beverages in plastic bottles of up to 3 liters is also banned. From July 1, 2026, food service establishments will be prohibited from serving ready-to-eat food in single-use plastic food containers and cups.
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