Compliance You Can Rely On

We supply fully certified drinkware for bars, festivals, stadiums, and all licensed venues across the UK.

Fully UKCA-certified for regulated alcohol service

Approved pint, half-pint, and wine measures

Suitable for all high-volume licensed environments

Strictly adheres to UK legal measurement standards

Independently tested for capacity accuracy

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Understanding CE and UKCA Certification

Any venue or event selling alcohol by volume — including pints, half-pints, or measured wine — must use drinkware that has been independently tested for capacity accuracy. The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) mark confirms that a cup has been verified to hold the stated legal measure.

This certification supports fair trading and consumer protection and is mandatory for reusable cups used in licensed premises across England, Scotland, and Wales. Without this mark, your venue could be at significant legal risk.

Eco Friendly Cups, as part of Tees Valley Plastics Ltd, is fully authorized to apply UKCA markings during the manufacturing process, providing you with factory-direct compliance.

Understanding CE and UKCA Certification

Eco Friendly Cups, as part of Tees Valley Plastics Ltd, is fully authorized to apply UKCA markings during the manufacturing process, providing you with factory-direct compliance.

CE vs UKCA — What’s the Difference?

Prior to Brexit, reusable cups in the UK commonly carried the CE mark, which was recognised across the European Union. However, regulations have since evolved to reflect the UK's independent standards.

Since January 2023:

UKCA certification is the mandatory requirement for use in Great Britain.

Both CE and UKCA marks confirm measurement accuracy, but UKCA is now the only applicable standard for alcohol service within the UK market. Eco Friendly Cups ensures all our products stay ahead of these regulatory shifts.

Why Certification is Legally Critical

Selling alcohol in uncertified drinkware is a serious offence that can result in breaches of the Weights & Measures Act 1985 and the Licensing Act 2003. Failure to comply with these regulations may lead to:

Financial penalties of up to £20,000
Immediate confiscation of all non-compliant equipment
Mandatory licence reviews or full suspension of your venue’s licence
Formal enforcement action by local trading standards officers

For any measured alcohol service, using UKCA-certified cups is not just a preference; it is a legal requirement for your business operations.

Protect Your Licence with Certified Drinkware

Using correctly certified reusable cups from Eco Friendly Cups provides three distinct advantages:

Operational Consistency: Accurate and consistent serving sizes for your bar teams, reducing liquid wastage.
Regulatory Peace of Mind: Total confidence during local authority inspections and audits.
Consumer Trust: Fair and transparent service for your customers, ensuring they receive the exact volume they paid for.

To reduce risk and ensure total compliance, always choose UKCA-certified reusable cups when serving alcohol by measure.