Law No. 8.999 prohibiting the use of disposable foam packaging under specific conditions and offers other provisions. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision São Paulo Document type Legislation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Packaging/labelling Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law shall enter into force on the date of its publication. Abstract This Law prohibits the use of disposable foam packaging under specific conditions and offers other provisions. It consists of 5 articles establishing that the use of disposable packaging manufactured with chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as an expansion agent is prohibited within the territory of the state of Sao Paulo. Offence and sanctions for illegal activity are specified in the text. Full text English