Materials checked for your marketMixed-SKU containersCustom print availablebryce@okfoodware.comWhatsApp +1 619 609 3350
Request a sample kit
Home / Guides / Q&A
Market rules

Which straws can I sell in the EU and UK?

Which straws can I sell in the EU and UK?
Short answerPaper straws, natural straws such as bamboo, wheat and reed, and reusable steel, glass or silicone straws. PLA, PBS and PP plastic straws are not offered for the EU or UK.

In more detail

Plant-fibre (PHA) straws are a grey area: whether they count as plastic is confirmed case by case before we offer them.

For bubble tea, paper straws are available in wide diameters up to 12 mm.

Basis: EU Directive 2019/904; England single-use plastics ban. Summarised as of October 2026.

Related questions

Is PLA or CPLA cutlery allowed in the EU?
Answer
Can clear PLA cold cups be sold in the EU?
Answer
What are the EU PFAS limits for food-contact packaging?
Answer

Tell us where you sell and what you serve.

We'll check the rules for your market, match a kit to your menu and send samples to test with your own food.

Request a sample kitContact us
WhatsApp