Environment Protection (Restrictions on Plastic Bags) Regulations (Cap. 71).

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Pollution control International trade Waste management

Geographical area

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

Abstract

These Regulations, made under sections 13 and 40 of the Environment Protection Act 1994, prescribe limit values for plastic bags, whether produced locally or imported. The manufacture, trade and commercial distribution of domestically produced and imported plastic bags below 30 microns, for use within the Republic of Seychelles, is "restricted". A person may apply to the Trades Tax Division for an import permit under these Regulations, which may be given only after consultation from and approval by the Ministry responsible for environment.

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 pollution, Coastal zone management, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Pollution control, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environment Protection (Restriction on manufacturing, importation, distribution and sale of Plastic Bags) Regulations 2017 (S.I. No. 37 of 2017).

Legislation | Seychelles | 2017

Keyword: Pollution control, Waste management, Recycling/reuse, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX