EU Takes Tough Action, Exposing Fake Eco-Friendly Tableware
Recently, the EU released an article titled "The Bamboo Scam: EU Law Enforcement Actions Against Plastic Food Contact Materials Made of Bamboo Powder," exposing a shocking industry irregularity. Those bamboo powder plastic tableware products that claim to be "eco-friendly" have finally been stripped of their disguise.
The Truth About Bamboo Powder Tableware: A "Green Coat" for Plastic
The so-called "bamboo tableware" is made by grinding bamboo into powder, adding 30-70% plastic (mainly polypropylene), and molding it. In fact, it is just a "plastic disguise." The EU clearly states that such bamboo-plastic products have never undergone safety assessments, and certain added components may pose serious health risks.

China Takes the Lead: Hainan's Ban and Innovative Supervision
In fact, earlier, China's Hainan Province took the lead in banning relevant products and developed specialized plastic testing equipment for law enforcement. This innovative measure provides a technical tool for supervision, demonstrating China's foresight and determination in environmental protection supervision.
Large-Scale Cross-Border Law Enforcement with Shocking Number of Cases
This EU law enforcement operation is unprecedented in scale, covering not only bamboo-plastic tableware but also unauthorized chemical components in plant-based tableware made from wheat straw, rice husk, corn, etc. 21 countries participated in the operation, investigating 748 illegal cases, most of which involved products originating from China—this data is alarming.

Health Risks Have Long Been Warned, Backed by Scientific Data
As early as 2021, a study by Germany's Federal Institute for Consumer Protection and Food Safety warned that bamboo fiber tableware releases more formaldehyde and melamine at high temperatures than traditional melamine tableware. The EU has issued multiple notifications of excessive migration levels in this regard.

Dual Harms of the Eco-Fraud
Such fake eco-friendly products not only deceive consumers but also cause dual harm to the environment:

Unrecyclable, polluting the recycling system
Producing more microplastics after disintegration, endangering the ecosystem
Claiming to be "degradable" while actually causing "plastic pollution"
Distinguish True from False: The Essential Difference Between Bamboo Pulp Fiber and Bamboo Powder Tableware
How Can Consumers Distinguish?

Truly Eco-Friendly · Bamboo Pulp Fiber Tableware: Physically decomposed bamboo fiber, no plastic added, biodegradable
Fake Eco-Friendly · Bamboo Powder Plastic Tableware: Mixture of bamboo powder and plastic, unrecyclable, causes microplastic pollution

Industry Call: Integrity as the Foundation, Environmental Protection as the Core
We call on:
1.Regulatory authorities: Promote Hainan's experience, strengthen technical supervision, and leave no room for fake eco-friendly products
2.Manufacturers: Adhere to the bottom line of integrity and truly invest in environmental protection technology innovation
3.Consumers: Improve discrimination ability and equip themselves with scientific knowledge

Cutting corners won't last long, and green transformation cannot take "shortcuts." True environmental protection requires solid technological innovation and honest operation. Let us work together to promote the healthy development of the industry and contribute to ecological civilization construction!