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Environmental Management (Prohibition of Plastic Carrier Bags) Regulations, 2019 (G.N. No.394 of 2019).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen.
Keyword
Business/industry/corporations Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Subsidy/incentive Internal trade International trade Pollution control Protection of environment Public health Waste disposal Animal health
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on the 1st day of June, 2019.
Abstract

These Regulations consisting of 24 articles aim at (i) banning the import, export, manufacturing, sale, and use of plastic carrier bags regardless of their thickness; (ii) protecting human and animal health as well as the environment from the adverse effects of utilization of plastic carrier bags; and (iii) providing economic and financial incentives for the production and importation of alternative carrier bags. The Regulations prohibit the licensing authority to register or issue a license or permit to any person intending to import, export, manufacture or sell plastic carrier bags that have been prohibited. Part IV lists the items exempted, while Part V deals with the authorities required to ensure compliance and enforcement of these Regulations. General provisions regard, among other issues, the confiscation and disposal of plastic carrier bags.

Full text
English
Website
www.vpo.go.tz

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Management Act, 2004 (No. 20 of 2004).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2005

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Air quality/air pollution, Biological control agents, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Special fund, Court/tribunal, Monitoring, Waste management, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, PIC-prior informed consent, Biodiversity, Precautionary principle, Traditional rights/customary rights, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Pesticides, Plant protection, Coastal zone management, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters, Wetlands, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environmental Management (Prohibition of Plastic Carrier Bags and Plastic Bottle Cap Seals) Regulations, 2022 (G.N. No.291 of 2022).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2022

Keyword: Internal trade, International trade, Subsidy/incentive, Packaging/labelling, Protection of environment, Standards, Public health, Business/industry/corporations, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Pollution control, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX