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