On December 22,2020, The European Commission has published Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2151 on harmonised marking specifications on certain single-use plastic products. The specifications shall apply from 3 July 2021.

As required by Directive (EU) 2019/904, the marking specifications for four product groups are established. The markings shall be labelled to inform consumers on inappropriate waste disposal means and the negative impact of littering.

• Annex I: Sanitary towel (pads), tampons and tampon applicators
• Annex II: Wet wipes, i.e. pre-wetted personal care and domestic wipes
• Annex III: Tobacco products with filters and filters marketed for use in combination with tobacco products
• Annex IV: Single-use beverage cups (which are partly or wholly made from plastic)

The information text of the marking shall be written in the official language or languages of the Member State(s) where the products are placed on the market.