Environmental Protection (Expanded Polystyrene Ban) Regulations, 2015 (No. 8 of 2015 ). Country/Territory Guyana Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette [Legal Supplement] — B 10 December, 2015. Subject Food & nutrition, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling Toxicity/poisoning Offences/penalties Pollution control Hazardous substances International trade Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States, South America Abstract These Regulations: prohibit the importation, manufacture and sale of expanded polysterene products in Guyana and, subject to exceptions, the use of expanded polysterene containers for food; promote the use of biodegradable, recyclable and environmentally-friendly containers in Guyana. The Regulations shall apply to "food serve establishments", i.e. any premises where food is directly to the consumers including shops and restaurants. The Minister may, in the public interest authorize importation, manufacture and sale of expanded polysterene products subject to such terms and conditions as the Minister may impose. Full text English Website www.parliament.gov.gy References - Legislation Implements Environmental Protection Act (Cap. 20:05). Legislation | Guyana | 1996 (2005) Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Special fund, Court/tribunal, Air quality/air pollution, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Effluent waste water/discharge Source: FAO, FAOLEX