Ministry of Commerce Green Consumption Action: Hotels and Foodservice Moving Away from Single-Use Plastics

In January 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and eight other departments issued the Notice on Implementing the Green Consumption Promotion Action. The policy pushes hotels, catering and retail toward degradable cleaning products, reusable or refillable amenities and reduced single-use plastic supply.

Policy highlights for the hospitality sector

• Green hotels encouraged to use degradable guest-room consumables and to stop proactively providing single-use plastic items
• Foodservice operators guided toward certified degradable tableware and packaging
• Retail and express sectors continue the national plastic-reduction trajectory set since 2020

The notice reinforces a decade-long policy direction: degradable alternatives are no longer optional for institutions serving consumers who expect sustainability.

Product implication

Hotel groups, catering companies and retailers in China are consolidating procurement of PLA cutlery, biodegradable carrier bags, paper cups and self-adhesive degradable bags to meet the policy. Manufacturers with documented certifications and stable capacity - like Guangdong Xinghan Industrial - are positioned to serve this institutional demand.

Source: MOFCOM - Green Consumption Promotion Action notice