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Prohibition to import Non-Biodegradable
Single Use Plastic Products
"single use plastic product" means a plastic product
intended to be used once only before it is thrown away.
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3924.10.15
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Plastic cutlery (forks, knives, spoons,
chopsticks)
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Article XX(b) of GATT-General Exceptions - Necessary to protect human,
animal or plant life or health
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Environment Protection (Control of Single Use Plastic Products)
Regulations 2020
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A moratorium is in place from 15 January 2025 to 14 January 2026, with
respect to single-use:
i) plastic cups and plastic
bowls used solely for the packaging of dairy products (yoghurt, ice cream and
butter), dessert, margarine and hot-filled packaged products (jelly and
flan); and
(ii) plastic trays used solely for the Modified Atmosphere Packaging
(MAP) of fresh, cooked or pre-cooked food products such as meat, burger,
seafood and cheese.
This moratorium is subject to an authorization from the Ministry of
Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change. This follows
representations from the private sector regarding the challenges and
readiness of the local food industry in transitioning to biodegradable
alternatives, since
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3923.10.11
3923.10.16
3924.90.91
3924.90.94
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Receptacles of any shape, with or without
lid, used to contain food which is intended for immediate consumption, either
on the spot or take away and supplied by a food service business
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