Oregon Statewide Rule
Oregon Polystyrene Foam Foodware Ban Under SB 543
Key Facts
- Effective January 2025
- Effective January 1, 2025 statewide
- Bans Polystyrene Foam
- Bans polystyrene foam foodware
- Bans Loose-Fill Packing
- Bans loose-fill packing peanuts
- Bans PFAS Food
- Bans PFAS in food packaging
Summary
SB 543 prohibits restaurants and food vendors from using polystyrene foam containers and bans the sale of polystyrene foam packing peanuts statewide.
459.471 Prohibition on sale of polystyrene foam containers and packaging peanuts. A person may not sell, offer for sale or distribute in or into this state polystyrene foam containers or polystyrene foam packaging peanuts.
Full Breakdown
Oregon Senate Bill 543, effective January 1, 2025, bars food service establishments from selling or distributing prepared food in expanded polystyrene foam containers, cups, plates, bowls, trays, or clamshells. The law also prohibits the sale of polystyrene loose-fill packing peanuts and food containers with intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It is codified at ORS 459.465 to 459.477. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality administers compliance, with escalating penalties for repeat violations. Limited exemptions exist for raw uncooked meat trays and food packaged outside Oregon.
Violations & Penalties
Food vendors using foam containers face fines up to $100 per day; selling or distributing foam packing peanuts, foam containers, or PFAS-added containers into Oregon carries fines up to $500 per day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are polystyrene meat trays banned?
Does the law cover takeout cups?
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