Under the new rules as part of SA’s broader push against single-use plastics, rigid plastic soy sauce containers holding less than 30 mL are prohibited.

These tiny dispensers are considered convenience packaging that are difficult to recycle for the following reasons:

• Their small size and shape make them prone to being washed into drains.
• In kerbside recycling systems, they are usually too small to be captured by sorting machinery, ending up in landfill or plastic pollution.
• They pose risks to wildlife and marine animals.
• They degrade into microplastics that persist in the environment.

This move is a part of SA’s rolling expansion of single-use plastic bans, which have already targeted items such as plastics straws, cutlery, coffee cups and takeaway food containers.

With packaging regulations evolving rapidly across Australia, businesses need to stay ahead of upcoming bans and material restrictions. Our team can review your current packaging portfolio and identify non-compliant items to help your business stay compliant and confident under changing state and national packaging regulations.