Since January 1, 2023, the use of disposable tableware is prohibited in France in on-site catering.
Fast food restaurants are now required to use reusable tableware for meals and drinks served at the table., whether it is the cups, lids, plates, containers or cutlery, in application of the law relating to the fight against waste and the circular economy passed in 2020. This obligation is applicable to any professional on-site catering activity., whether or not it is the main activity of the establishment, whether indoors or outdoors, as long as it allows at least 20 people to be catered for simultaneously, seated or not. The Ministry of Ecological Transition is starting to carry out checks to verify the correct implementation of this measure. In the meeting, On September 18, state services carried out checks in the main fast food chains. More than 20 brands, national or local, were targeted by environmental inspectors, and more than 60 restaurants were visited. “The assessment highlights a still very insufficient appropriation of this new regulation, reports the prefecture. Even if some indicated that they were waiting for ordered dishes, 75% of establishments inspected do not comply with the obligation to use reusable tableware and cutlery. » Minutes were drawn up. Violators risk a fine of 1,500 euros and a formal notice accompanied by a daily penalty of 1,500 euros..
