Frequently Asked Questions SUP guideline and the Deposit Return Scheme (Statiegeld)

{'faq': [{'answer': 'SUP legislation consists of three parts: a ban, mandatory '
                    'marking and discouragement. The ban means the use of '
                    'plastic disposable products such as drinking cups, '
                    'plates, cutlery and straws is no longer allowed. '
                    'Mandatory marking applies to disposable cups with a '
                    'plastic coating or that are made entirely out of plastic. '
                    'This marking identifies the product as being made of '
                    'plastic or containing plastic. Since 1 July 2023, the '
                    'distribution of plastic-containing disposable cups and '
                    'meal packaging free of charge for consumption on the go '
                    'is no longer allowed. From 2024, there will also be a ban '
                    'on providing disposable plastic cups and meal packaging '
                    'for consumption on the premises unless high-quality '
                    'recycling can be achieved.',
          'question': 'What is the SUP legislation?'},
         {'answer': 'From 3 July 2021, the European Union will ban the use of '
                    'disposable plastic products such as plates, cutlery and '
                    'straws.',
          'question': 'What is the SUP ban?'},
         {'answer': 'Mandatory marking is the application of a standard '
                    'marking (an image with text clearly describing what '
                    'material the cup is made of) to all single use plastic '
                    'and paper drinking cups with a PE/PLA coating. Disposable '
                    '(single use) cups, including cardboard cups with a '
                    'plastic-containing PE/PLA coating, must have a standard '
                    'marking that makes it clear that these articles contain '
                    'plastic. Drinking cups produced from plastic must bear a '
                    'mandatory, standard marking indicating that the product '
                    'is made of plastic (this can be printed or embossed).',
          'question': 'What is mandatory marking?'},
         {'answer': 'Ban on plastic disposable cups and meal packaging for '
                    'consumption on the premises
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                    'From 2024, SUP legislation will be expanded to '
                    'consumption on the premises in catering establishments, '
                    'events and offices for example. From then on, providing '
                    'disposable plastic or plastic-containing cups and meal '
                    'containers will be banned unless you ensure proper '
                    'collection of these products for effective recycling. '
                    'This form of recycling is currently only available for '
                    'PET products, which means packaging made from other '
                    'materials may no longer be offered for consumption on the '
                    'premises from 2024, even for an additional payment.\n'
                    '

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                    'Since 1 July 2023, SUP legislation has been expanded '
                    'to discourage the use of disposable plastic cups and meal '
                    'packs for consumption on the go
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                    'After this date, the provision of plastic or '
                    'plastic-containing disposable cups and meal packaging '
                    'free of charge for consumption on the go, collection '
                    'and/or delivery is banned. If the consumer pays an extra '
                    'charge then these plastic packages can still be provided, '
                    'which is why this rule is a discouragement policy rather '
                    'than an outright ban. In addition, you are obliged to '
                    'offer the consumer a reusable alternative or encourage '
                    'the “bring-your-own”principle. This means allowing '
                    'customers to bring their own mugs, plates or '
                    'containers.\n',
          'question': 'What is SUP discouragement?'},
         {'answer': 'The measures described in the legislation apply to anyone '
                    'who works with single use plastic (-containing) food and '
                    'drink packaging. The measures have consequences for '
                    'producers, importers, catering entrepreneurs, out-of-home '
                    'chains, as well as caterers, offices and sports canteens.',
          'question': 'To whom does the SUP legislation apply?'},
         {'answer': 'From 3 July 2021, the following single-use '
                    'plastic-containing products may no longer be placed on '
                    'the market:
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                    '– Cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons) 
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                    '– Sporks (combination of a spoon and a fork) and other '
                    'plastic alternatives, such as an ice cream spoon 
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                    '– Chopsticks 
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                    '– Plates 
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                    '– drinks stirrers 
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                    '– Straws (except as a medical device) 
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                    '– Cotton swabs (except as a medical device) 
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                    '– Balloon sticks 
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                    '– Single-use food and drink packaging made of foamed '
                    'polystyrene (styrofoam) for consumptions that can be '
                    'eaten or drunk immediately. Examples of this are coffee '
                    'cups, meal trays 
\n'
                    '– All products made from oxo-degradable plastics. These '
                    'are plastics that break down into small particles under '
                    'the influence of oxygen 
',
          'question': 'Which products are covered by the SUP ban?'},
         {'answer': 'Yes, that’s possible. Drinking cups containing plastic '
                    'must be marked, and they are also subject to the '
                    'discouragement policy or ban, depending on the place of '
                    'consumption.',
          'question': 'Can a product fall under both discouragement and '
                      'mandatory marking?'},
         {'answer': 'Consumption on the premises is, for example, immediate '
                    'consumption in a canteen, office building, educational '
                    'institution or public space, amusement park, zoo or '
                    'holiday park. But consumption on the premises can also '
                    'include catering establishments or closed events such as '
                    'festivals and fairs. Consumption on the go is consumed '
                    'while mobile, and this also includes pick-up and '
                    'delivery.',
          'question': 'What is the difference between consumption on the '
                      'premises and consumption on the go?'},
         {'answer': 'In this case, the seller applies the rules for both '
                    'situations. The customer is asked whether the consumption '
                    'is intended for consumption on the premises or on the go. '
                    'For consumption on the premises, the rules described in '
                    'question 4 are applicable. For consumption on the go, a '
                    'reusable alternative must be offered or a surcharge '
                    'charged for providing the plastic disposable cup or '
                    'packaging and/or to encourage the “bring your own” '
                    'principle.',
          'question': 'What rules apply if there is consumption on the '
                      'premises and consumption on the go, as well as '
                      'collection and delivery at a food distribution '
                      'location?'},
         {'answer': 'Yes, these products fall under the SUP ban. Paardekooper '
                    'has various alternatives for these products. Your '
                    'Paardekooper account manager will be happy to help you '
                    'find the best choice for your situation.',
          'question': 'Do plastic (-containing) chopsticks, tonic stampers, '
                      'sporks, ice cream spoons and chip forks fall under the '
                      'SUP ban?'},
         {'answer': 'No, reusable cups do not need a marking.',
          'question': 'Should reusable drinking cups also have a mandatory '
                      'marking?'},
         {'answer': 'No, food packaging does not need to be marked. This '
                    'packaging is intended as food packaging and marking is '
                    'not required. Please note: these food packaging types '
                    'fall under the discouragement measure, see question 4.',
          'question': 'Should plastic-containing food buckets have a mandatory '
                      'marking?'},
         {'answer': 'No, the SUP ban or discouragement does not apply to '
                    'packaged food products that are frozen and have yet to '
                    'thaw, or food products that have yet to be baked, boiled, '
                    'fried or reheated.',
          'question': 'Does the SUP ban or discouragement also apply to '
                      'packaged food products that still require preparation?'},
         {'answer': 'Yes, drinking cups and food packaging sold at a '
                    'supermarket or out-of-home environment for immediate '
                    'consumption are subject to SUP legislation.',
          'question': 'Do industrially-manufactured foodstuffs also fall under '
                      'the SUP legislation?'},
         {'answer': 'If you buy a meal salad in the supermarket, this is '
                    'considered (in the legal sense) to be equivalent to a '
                    'meal salad you can pick up at a catering establishment. '
                    'In both cases, it is not clear at the point of sale where '
                    'the salad will be eaten. This can be on the go or in a '
                    'home environment. This is why it has been decided to '
                    'harmonise the regulations for this and prevent exceptions '
                    'being created.\n'
                    'For prepackaged drinks and food intended for consumption '
                    'on the go, collection and/or delivery, you do not have to '
                    'offer a reusable alternative. For prepackaged meals or '
                    'cold drinks sold at a supermarket or any other “on the '
                    'go” food distribution location, the only thing that '
                    'applies is that the consumer has to pay extra.',
          'question': 'Why is packaging in a supermarket also covered by the '
                      'SUP discouragement?'},
         {'answer': 'Yes, coffee cup lids and bottle caps fall under the SUP '
                    'discouragement. See question Q4 for the difference '
                    'between consumption on the premises and consumption on '
                    'the go.',
          'question': 'Do plastic-containing coffee lids and caps fall under '
                      'the SUP legislation?'},
         {'answer': 'The Dutch Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate '
                    'will carry out checks. This is the supervisor of the '
                    'Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. '
                    'This body may delegate these tasks to the Dutch Food and '
                    'Consumer Product Safety Authority. Sanctions may include '
                    'seizure and destruction of products, and/or fines.',
          'question': 'Which inspectorate will enforce the SUP legislation and '
                      'what are the sanctions if the customer does not comply '
                      'with the measure?'}],
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