Ketchup sachets and plastic wrapping on fruit and veg may be banned under new EU deal

On Monday, the European Council and representatives from the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on a proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste that aims to tackle the increase in packaging waste generated in the EU.

Single-use sachets of ketchup in fast-food restaurants and plastic wrapping on fruit and vegetables could be done away with under a new EU deal reached this week.

On Monday, the European Council and representatives from the European Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on a proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste that aims to tackle the increase in packaging waste generated in the EU.