The guidelines are not legally binding, but may be referred to by commercial operators and law enforcement authorities in EU member states when interpreting the provisions of the Single-use Plastics Directive. As for the guidelines, there are stark differences of opinion among member states.
Italy is strongly against it because the only thing allowed is recycled plastic.
The European SUP (Single-use Plastics) directive, which could affect the development of the plastics industry in Italy, has been criticized by top Italian officials because it bans biodegradable and compostable plastics, where Italy is at the forefront.
Confindustria also criticized the Guidelines approved by the European Commission on the application of the SUP directive, which extends the ban to products containing less than 10% plastic.