Overview
- The decree changing the timeline was published December 30 in the Journal officiel and is dated Sunday.
- An interim assessment is set for 2028 to track substitution progress, and the 2030 deadline can be revised based on its findings.
- Companies will have a 12‑month sell‑through period after the ban takes effect to clear existing stocks, up from six months previously.
- Current rules cap plastic content in these cups at 8% since 2024, reduced from 15% in 2022.
- Industry argues truly plastic‑free single‑use cups are not yet viable at scale, while environmental NGOs condemn the delay and call for reuse and refill systems, noting prior compliance gaps flagged by the DGCCRF.