イタリアの2026年堆肥化可能包装規則とEU PPWRの比較：フードサービスバイヤーが知っておくべきこと

What Did Italy Adopt in August 2026?

On 7 August 2026, Italy adopted 法令第143/2026号, titled “Urgent provisions concerning the obligation of compostability for certain types of packaging.” The measure was published in the Italian Official Gazette on the same day and entered into force on 8 August 2026.

同法令はイタリアの環境法に新たな第 226-quinquies 条を追加し、特定の包装形態がイタリア市場で初めて提供される際に堆肥化可能性の条件を定める。.

この区別は重要である。同法令は、 製品重量を単純に包装トン数に加算すべきではありません。製品を取り巻く包装は別途評価する必要があります。 イタリアで販売されるすべての使い捨てカップ、ボウル、食品トレー、テイクアウトボックスまたは食品容器が堆肥化可能にならなければならないと述べているわけではない。代わりに、特定の包装カテゴリーを特定し、PPWR の下で利用可能な国内の柔軟性にそれらを結び付けている。.

より広範なEU枠組みに不慣れな購入者向けに、Bioleader® のガイドである 2026年EU PPWR がテイクアウト包装にとって何を意味するか では、PFAS、リユース、表示、リサイクル可能性、および将来のフードサービス向け包装要件を網羅するより広範なスケジュールを説明している。.

法令143/2026の現在の法的地位はどうなっているか？

As of 22 September 2026, Decree-Law 143/2026 is legally effective, but the parliamentary conversion process has not yet been completed.

転換法案はイタリア上院に 上院法案第2020号、すなわち S.2020. The Senate records a conversion deadline of 6 October 2026.

イタリア憲法は、政府が緊急かつやむを得ない状況で法令を採択することを認めているが、第77条は議会が60日以内にそれらを法律に転換することを要求している。転換が行われない場合、法令は通常当初から効力を失うが、議会は法令が一時的に有効であった間に生じた法的関係を規律することができる。.

This means buyers should distinguish between two statements:

• 正しい： イタリアの法令143/2026は現在施行中である。.
• まだ正当化されない： イタリアは、残る立法上の不確実性なしに、これらの堆肥化可能包装規則を恒久的に確立した。.

EU調達プロジェクトでは、規制上の地位は一度きりのマーケティング上の表明として扱われるのではなく、製品技術ファイルの一部を形成すべきである。Bioleader® はこの文書化の論理を説明している。 PPWRフードサービス包装向け適合宣言ガイド.

Why Does the 8 August 2026 Effective Date Matter?

The four-day gap between Italy’s effective date and the PPWR application date is one of the most important elements of this regulation.

規則（EU）2025/40は 2026年8月12日. に一般適用された。第9条は堆肥化可能包装に関するEU枠組みを定め、一般に、指定された堆肥化可能カテゴリーに該当しない限り、包装を材料リサイクルへと誘導する。.

しかし、第9条(2)(b)は加盟国に特定の形態の柔軟性を提供している。必要な生ごみの収集および処理条件が満たされる場合、加盟国は、その加盟国が PPWR の適用日前にそれらの形態をすでに堆肥化可能とすることを要求していた場合.

The European Commission’s 2026 PPWR guidance further explains that Member States could decide, until 12 August 2026, whether additional packaging formats should be industrially compostable on their territories.

Italy’s decree became effective on 8 August 2026. The timing therefore places the Italian requirement immediately before the PPWR application date and directly connects it with the Article 9(2)(b) mechanism.

How Does PPWR Article 9(2)(b) Work?

Article 9 of the PPWR deals specifically with compostable packaging. Its structure is important because the Regulation does not establish industrial composting as the preferred end-of-life route for every biodegradable or bio-based package.

Under Article 9(3), packaging outside the specifically permitted compostable categories, including packaging made from biodegradable plastic polymers and other biodegradable materials, is generally expected to be designed for material recycling by the relevant deadline without harming the recyclability of other waste streams.

Article 9(2)(b), however, allows qualifying pre-existing Member State requirements to continue for additional compostable packaging formats where the conditions concerning bio-waste collection and treatment infrastructure are satisfied.

This is why Italian distributors should not simply ask suppliers, “Is this packaging compostable?” A better question is:

Does this exact packaging format fall within the Italian national requirement, and does the finished product carry the appropriate evidence for that legal pathway?

Bioleader®の PPWR 2026 foodservice packaging buyer checklist provides a broader framework for checking materials, coatings, PFAS evidence, compostability claims, food-contact documentation and supplier files before approving EU-bound packaging.

Which Packaging Formats Are Covered by Italy’s 2026 Rule?

The Italian decree identifies four principal groups of packaging. For foodservice buyers, the first three are the most commercially relevant.

The packaging categories closely correspond to several formats addressed in PPWR Annex V, which becomes particularly important from 1 January 2030.

Does Italy Require All Takeaway Packaging to Be Compostable?

No. Italy’s 2026 rule does not create a blanket compostability requirement for all takeaway food packaging.

This is one of the most important distinctions for restaurant groups, importers and packaging distributors.

The Italian rule includes in-premise HORECA food and beverage packaging, but the wording is different from ordinary takeaway or delivery packaging. For single-portion condiment packaging, the decree also expressly excludes packaging supplied together with ready-prepared takeaway food intended for immediate consumption without further preparation.

Therefore, a delivery bowl, clamshell box, takeaway soup container or meal box should not automatically be classified as subject to the new compostability mandate merely because it is disposable.

Buyers evaluating takeaway formats can compare actual food-use requirements through Bioleader®’s バガス食品容器シリーズ, but material selection must remain separate from the legal determination of whether a particular SKU falls within the Italian mandatory-compostability scope.

What Does UNI EN 13432 Mean Under the Italian Rule?

The Italian decree requires applicable packaging to be certified by accredited bodies as biodegradable and compostable in conformity with UNI EN 13432 or an equivalent compostability standard recognised at European level.

EN 13432 is a European standard addressing packaging recoverable through industrial composting and biodegradation. In procurement, it is commonly used to assess factors such as biodegradation, disintegration, material characteristics and the effect of the resulting compost.

However, buyers should avoid using EN 13432 as a universal compliance certificate.

• EN 13432 does not by itself establish food-contact compliance.
• EN 13432 does not automatically establish PFAS compliance.
• EN 13432 does not prove home compostability.
• EN 13432 does not automatically prove compliance with every PPWR requirement.
• A certificate must be checked against the actual product, formulation, thickness, components and certification scope.

For buyers comparing certification systems, Bioleader®’s detailed guide to BPI 対 EN 13432 対 AS 4736 対 AS 5810 explains why the destination market, composting route and finished-product certification scope matter more than simply collecting certificate logos.

Italy vs EU PPWR: What Is Different?

Italy is not the rest of the European Union. A distributor selling the same packaging in Milan, Paris, Berlin and Madrid should not assume that a single national end-of-life rule applies identically in every market.

What Happens From 1 January 2030?

The interaction between the Italian decree and the PPWR becomes especially important from 2030年1月1日.

PPWR Article 25(1) states that economic operators must no longer place on the market packaging in the formats and uses listed in Annex V from that date.

Relevant Annex V categories include:

• single-use plastic packaging for less than 1.5 kg of pre-packed fresh fruit and vegetables;
• single-use plastic packaging for food and beverages filled and consumed within HORECA premises;
• single-use plastic packaging for individual condiment and seasoning portions in HORECA, subject to specified exceptions; and
• certain single-use accommodation-sector packaging.

However, Article 25(3) expressly states that the Article 25(1) restrictions are without prejudice to Article 9(2)(b).

This is the key legal bridge between the EU 2030 restrictions and Italy’s national compostability pathway.

The Italian decree also establishes administrative penalties for violations of the new compostability provisions. The statutory penalty range begins at €2,500 and can reach €25,000, with provisions allowing significantly higher exposure in certain high-value cases. The new sanction provision applies from 2030年1月1日.

Because the parliamentary conversion process is still open, buyers making contracts for 2030 and later should monitor the final Italian text rather than relying exclusively on the August decree.

Can Compostable Plastic Packaging Still Be Used in Italy After 2030?

Potentially, for the specific formats covered by the Italian Article 9(2)(b) pathway, but this should not be converted into a general statement that all compostable plastic packaging will remain permitted after 2030.

The correct decision requires several questions to be answered:

1. Is the item legally packaging?
2. Is it a single-use plastic packaging format?
3. Does it fall within one of the Italian categories covered by Decree-Law 143/2026?
4. Does another EU or Italian restriction independently apply?
5. Does the finished packaging carry the required industrial-compostability evidence?
6. Does the certificate cover the exact supplied product and configuration?
7. Has the decree been converted into law in substantially the same form?

This product-by-product approach is especially important for 堆肥化可能な PLA カップ. PLA is a compostable polymer under appropriate industrial conditions, but being bio-based or compostable does not automatically remove a product from EU rules applicable to plastic or single-use plastic products.

Does the Italian Rule Apply to Bagasse Food Packaging?

Pure sugarcane bagasse molded-fiber packaging should not automatically be treated in the same way as single-use plastic packaging merely because both products can be compostable.

Bagasse is an agricultural plant fiber used to produce molded products such as trays, bowls, clamshell boxes, plates and takeaway containers. A fiber product without a relevant plastic component requires a different material-classification analysis from PLA or conventional plastic packaging.

This distinction matters because the Italian decree specifically identifies single-use plastic packaging in its principal foodservice categories.

Bioleader®の sugarcane bagasse tableware solution page covers molded-fiber plates, bowls, trays and containers, but an Italian buyer should still review whether the finished configuration includes a separate plastic lid, polymer layer, label or other component that creates additional compliance questions.

Likewise, a compostability claim should not be inferred solely from the visual appearance of molded fiber. Buyers should review the exact product specification, additives, barrier system and available certification evidence.

The same principle is explained in Bioleader®’s guide on whether sugarcane bagasse packaging needs FSC certification: material sourcing, compostability, food-contact safety and chemical compliance are different verification questions and should not be collapsed into one generic “eco certificate.”

What About Paper Cups, Paper Bowls and Paper Food Containers?

Paper-based packaging requires more careful classification than the word “paper” suggests.

A paper cup, soup bowl or food container may contain PE, PLA, another polymer coating, an aqueous barrier system, adhesives, inks, windows or separate lids. The complete construction therefore matters when determining its legal category and disposal pathway.

Under EU single-use-plastic guidance, an item made partly from plastic can still fall within the scope of the SUP framework where the relevant criteria are met. As a result, buyers should not assume that a paper appearance automatically means that the product sits outside plastic-related legislation.

Bioleader®の 紙製食品包装レンジ includes cups, soup bowls, salad bowls and food boxes with different barrier structures. For Italian sourcing, the coating should be identified before the buyer decides whether the product is intended for recycling, composting or another compliant waste route.

Does EN 13432 Automatically Make a Paper Package Compliant in Italy?

No. EN 13432 evidence can support an industrial-compostability claim, but the buyer must first establish whether compostability is the correct legal route for that product.

For example, an ordinary coated paper takeaway box that does not fall within the Italian mandatory-compostability categories should not automatically be redesigned around EN 13432 merely because Italy has adopted Decree-Law 143/2026.

A buyer may instead need to assess recyclability, coating compatibility, food-contact requirements, PPWR documentation, PFAS limits and local collection infrastructure.

For takeaway operators comparing fibre-based structures, Bioleader®’s kraft and paper food box range demonstrates why product construction and food application should be selected together rather than choosing a material from an environmental label alone.

Food-Contact Compliance Still Applies

Decree-Law 143/2026 explicitly states that the new compostability provisions do not prejudice applicable food-contact requirements.

This is commercially important because a packaging product can be industrially compostable and still require separate evidence demonstrating that it is suitable for the intended food-contact conditions.

For EU-bound food packaging, buyers may need to review the relevant framework under Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004, good manufacturing practice requirements under Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 and, where plastic food-contact materials are involved, applicable requirements under Regulation (EU) No 10/2011.

The supplier file should therefore connect the certificate or test report to the exact product. Bioleader® maintains a dedicated certificates and test reports resource to help buyers distinguish food-contact documents, compostability evidence and other product-specific compliance records.

PFAS Compliance Is Separate from Compostability

The Italian compostability rule also does not replace the PPWR restrictions concerning PFAS in food-contact packaging.

Since 12 August 2026, Article 5(5) of the PPWR restricts food-contact packaging containing PFAS at or above specified concentration limits. This requirement applies independently from whether a product is marketed as biodegradable or compostable.

Consequently, an Italian buyer evaluating a molded-fiber tray, coated paper bowl or compostable polymer package may need both compostability evidence and appropriate chemical-compliance evidence.

A certificate proving industrial compostability should never be used as evidence that a product is automatically PFAS compliant.

What Chinese Packaging Exporters Should Verify Before Shipping to Italy

For Chinese manufacturers and exporters, the correct workflow is to start with the Italian customer’s intended use rather than immediately quoting a “compostable version.”

Packaging classification also affects how products, inner bags, retail packs and outer cartons should be documented. Bioleader®’s guide on how to declare cups, bowls, plates and cutlery under the EU PPWR explains why exporters should build packaging data from the actual commercial configuration rather than use one generic material declaration for an entire shipment.

What Should Italian Importers Ask Their Supplier?

A useful supplier questionnaire should go beyond “Do you have EN 13432?”

How Should Buyers Choose Between PLA, Bagasse and Paper for Italy?

The Italian decree should not push buyers toward one universal material. Different foodservice applications require different structures.

The commercially safer strategy is therefore:

Packaging choice = food compatibility + legal classification + destination market + food-contact compliance + end-of-life infrastructure + supplier documentation + total operating cost.

Italy’s Rule Does Not Automatically Apply Across the EU

One of the largest procurement risks is turning an Italian national rule into an EU-wide specification.

PPWR establishes the common European framework, but Article 9 leaves defined flexibility for Member States. This means national compostability rules can differ where the Regulation permits such flexibility.

A multinational foodservice buyer should therefore maintain a central EU PPWR compliance framework while also recording national deviations.

例えば：

• The same PLA package may face different commercial realities depending on local organic-waste collection and national implementation.
• A fiber package that works well in an Italian foodservice program may follow a recycling-focused pathway elsewhere.
• A compostability certificate that supports an Italian procurement requirement does not automatically create a legal requirement to use the same package across every EU country.

What Should Buyers Do Before Planning 2030 Packaging?

2030 sourcing decisions should not wait until 2029.

Restaurant groups, distributors and importers making tooling, printing, equipment or long-term packaging commitments should begin mapping high-volume SKUs now.

The first step is not replacing every package. It is identifying which items are likely to be affected by PPWR Annex V, which may follow an Italian compostability route, and which remain better suited to recyclable fiber, reusable packaging or other systems.

Bioleader® buyers sourcing several material families can start from the company’s food packaging product portfolio and then qualify each selected product according to intended use, destination market and required documentation rather than adopting one material across the entire foodservice operation.

Bioleader® Packaging Options for the Italian Market

Bioleader® manufactures and supplies multiple foodservice packaging systems for international B2B buyers, including sugarcane bagasse containers, molded-fiber bowls and trays, paper cups, paper bowls, kraft food boxes and clear PLA cold cups.

For Italian projects, Bioleader® can support product selection by separating three questions that should not be confused:

• Which product performs correctly? Review temperature, oil, moisture, holding time, delivery conditions and lid compatibility.
• Which material route fits the market? Compare molded fiber, coated paper and compostable polymer structures according to the actual application.
• Which evidence is required? Review product-specific food-contact documents, compostability evidence, PFAS-related records and PPWR technical information according to the selected SKU.

For Italian distributors, HORECA suppliers and foodservice groups, Bioleader® recommends providing the intended packaging format, material preference, food application, expected annual volume, printing requirements and distribution market before final quotation and compliance-document review.

Final Buyer Decision: Do Not Buy the Certificate Before Defining the Package

公式参考文献

1. Italian Government / Normattiva: Decreto-Legge 7 agosto 2026, n. 143 — Disposizioni urgenti in materia di obbligo di compostabilità di determinate tipologie di imballaggi.
2. Senato della Repubblica: Atto Senato n. 2020 — Conversione in legge del decreto-legge 7 agosto 2026, n. 143.
3. Senato della Repubblica: Constitution of the Italian Republic, Article 77 — rules governing decree-laws and the 60-day conversion requirement.
4. 欧州連合： Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste, particularly Article 9, Article 25 and Annex V.
5. 欧州委員会： 2026 Guidance document for Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste, including the interpretation of Member State flexibility for compostable packaging.
6. 欧州委員会： Guidelines on single-use plastic products under Directive (EU) 2019/904, including the definition of plastic and products made wholly or partly from plastic.