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Prohibition of Non-degradable Plastic Products (manufacturing, sale and usage) Regulations 2013.

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Hazardous waste Waste management Internal trade
Geographical area
Asia, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 1 April 2013.
Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of 8 sections and one Schedule, establish the prohibition of manufacture, sale and use of non-degradable scheduled plastic products. They apply to the Islamabad Capital Territory and specify that: No person shall import, manufacture, stockpile, trade, supply, distribute, sell or use any scheduled plastic product which is non-degradable. Any license or permission for the manufacture, sale, importation or distribution of non-degradable plastic products issued under an

Full text
English
Website
www.environment.gov.pk

References - Legislation

Implements

Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 (Act No. XXXIV of 1997).

Legislation | Pakistan | 1997

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Waste disposal, EIA, Court/tribunal, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX