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Law No. 7.465 on the obligation of using biodegradable packaging.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Sergipe
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Packaging/labelling Standards Pollution control Recycling/reuse Waste non-domestic sources Waste prevention Waste management
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 8 articles, establishes the obligation of using biodegradable packaging by commercial purpose within the State of Sergipe. It specifies that any plastic material used to pack for commercial purpose must be oxo-biodegradable plastic packaging – OBP.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.al.se.gov.br