The Italian Ministry of Environment (MinAmbiente) has clarified the implementation of restrictions on single-use plastic products for food contact. Effective 21 April 2027, plastic tableware including plates, cutlery, straws (cannucce), and beverage stirrers (agitatori) will be permitted to circulate in the market only if they are classified as reusable under current regulations. From the same date, non-compliant stock of these items will be banned from circulation. This measure aligns with EU directives on single-use plastics and represents a significant shift in producer obligations regarding product design and material composition for food-contact applications. Producers and distributors must ensure their existing inventory meets reusability standards or face removal from market.