EU opens procedure against Rome on single-use plastic

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 23 - The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against Italy for failing to 'fully and correctly' transpose the single-use plastics directive and for breaching its obligations under single market transparency rules.
    Brussels on Thursday sent a letter of formal notice to Italy, the first step in the procedure.
    Rome now has two months to respond and remedy the shortcomings identified.
    In the absence of a satisfactory response, the Commission may decide to move forward in the legal procedure by sending a reasoned opinion. (ANSA).