{"id":90333,"date":"2022-05-05T13:38:06","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T11:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.thebrandcompany.net\/what-the-new-marking-on-paper-cups-means\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T14:20:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T12:20:34","slug":"what-the-new-marking-on-paper-cups-means","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shop.thebrandcompany.net\/en\/what-the-new-marking-on-paper-cups-means\/","title":{"rendered":"What the new marking on paper cups means"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new mandatory marking on cardboard cups means adding a rectangular label to them. This is called the SUP logo (Single Use Plastic) or \u201cthe turtle logo\u201d. Two icons appear in the image. A prohibited sign on a hand that deposits a glass on a surface on a red background and to its right a head-down turtle as a result of the presence of a glass in the sea. Along with these images it is announced that this product contains plastic. <\/p>\n

Why do paper cups have a new marking?<\/span><\/h2>\n

On July 3, 2021,
\nImplementing Regulation (EU) 2020\/2151<\/b><\/a>
\nentered into force . This regulation establishes the rules for the new labeling of disposable containers according to the <\/span>
\nSUP Directive (single use of plastic) UE 2019\/904<\/span><\/a>
\n, which seeks to reduce marine litter from these products. Cardboard cups must include this marking since, although the visible material of the container is cardboard, the inner layer that allows it to carry liquids is made of PE (polyethylene) plastic. <\/span><\/p>\n

What is the purpose of the new marking on the cardboard cups?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The new marking on
\ncardboard cups<\/b><\/a>
\naims to reduce the impact of plastic products, particularly on the sea . You want to inform consumers of the presence of plastic in the product even if it is not visible. This action seeks to achieve a circular economy model in the European Union . Making disposable plastics recyclable or reusable is one of the\u00a0
\nUnited Nations Sustainable Development Agenda Goals for 2030<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Should it be printed or added with a label?<\/span><\/h2>\n

As of July 4, 2022 , that is, one year after the entry into force of the regulations, it will be mandatory to carry out the marking through printing or engraving. However, during this period of time the design can be fixed by means of an adhesive label in the manner established in the standard. Although containers without the logo can no longer be produced, the stock already produced can continue to be sold.<\/p>\n

Where and how should the markup appear?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The regulations specify that the ‘turtle logo’ must be as follows: <\/span><\/p>\n