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StopWaste AB 1276 Fact Sheet

As of January 2022, California law AB 1276 requires all retail food facilities and food delivery platforms to provide single-use foodware accessories and condiments upon request only.

Foodware items covered by the law include single-use utensils, straws, chopsticks, stirrers, and condiment cups and packets, including those made from bioplastics, compostable plastic, bamboo, and paper. Facilities found in violation of the law may be fined.

Download this fact sheet to learn more about what the law requires and steps you can take to comply.

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