Amendment Regulations regarding Plastic Carrier Bags and Plastic Flat Bags, 2021, no. 317. Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette no. 44421/2021. Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Waste management Offences/penalties Internal trade Recycling/reuse Business/industry/corporations International trade Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract The purpose of these Regulations is to amend the Regulations concerning the prohibition of manufacture, trade and commercial distribution of domestically produced and imported plastic carrier bags and plastic flat bags. Full text English Website dffe.gov.za References - Legislation Implements Environment Conservation Act. No. 73 OF 1989. Legislation | South Africa | 1989 (2009) Keyword: Framework law, Protected area, Institution, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Pollution control, EIA, Noise pollution, Marine protected areas, Marine area, Waste management, Freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Plastic Carrier Bags and Plastic Flat Bags (No. R. 625 of 2003). Legislation | South Africa | 2003 Keyword: Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX