Environment Protection (Restriction on importation, distribution and sale of Plastic Utensils and Polystyrene Boxes) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 38 of 2017).

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pollution control Waste management Recycling/reuse Standards

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

These Regulations, made under the Environment Protection, 2016 by the Minister responsible for Environment, Energy and Climate Change, prohibit the manufacturing, importation, distribution and sale of plastic utensils and Polystyrene boxes for use within the Republic of Seychelles but allows import permits to be issued for the importation of- (a) Biodegradable utensils; or (b) Biodegradable boxes. Import shall be validated by a certificate of conformity. (International) standards for conformity are set out in the Schedule.

Full text

English

Website

www.seylii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act 2016 (No. 18 of 2016).

Legislation | Seychelles | 2016

Keyword: Framework law, EIA, Institution, Environmental planning, Soil pollution/quality, Marine pollution, Coastal zone management, Offences/penalties, PIC-prior informed consent, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX