Environment Protection (Beverage Containers and Labels) Regulations, 2013 (S.I. No 27 of 2013).

Subject

Food & nutrition, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Offences/penalties Waste disposal Waste management

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

These Regulations, made under section 13 of the Environment Protection Act 1994, prescribe environmental standards for bottles and labels for beverages. All beverage containers imported, manufactured, distributed, traded in or use shall be made of PET or glass and labeled by paper or PET film. The import, manufacture, trade and commercial distribution of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) labels shall be prohibited for the purpose of labeling beverage containers. All PET beverage containers shall be label

Full text

English

Website

www.seylii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act 1994 (Cap. 71).

Legislation | Seychelles | 1994 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, EIA, Institution, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Coastal zone management, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Pollution control, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX