Scientific research indicates that single-use containers made of styrofoam release styrene when they come into contact with hot food or liquids. This toxic chemical has a cumulative effect, negatively impacts the human nervous system, and is classified as a possible carcinogen by leading international organizations.
According to the Food Safety Inspectorate (FSI), plastic also decomposes under the influence of high temperatures, as well as oily or acidic environments. As a result, microplastics, invisible to the naked eye, penetrate food and from there enter the human body.
In accordance with legislative changes aimed at protecting human health and the environment, the sale or presence of polyethylene bags and sacks, as well as single-use containers and tableware made of plastic or styrofoam, will be prohibited from January 1, 2027. This ban applies to commercial establishments, fairs and exhibition-sales, public catering facilities, and outdoor and mobile trade points.
