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Regulation on Reduction of Plastic Bags Consumption.

Country/Territory
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Access-to-information Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Business/industry/corporations Management/conservation Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Ecosystem preservation Education Pollution control Protection of environment Use restrictions Classification/declassification
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Regulation identifies different categories of plastic bags and plastic gloves that are used in the commercial and industrial sectors. The text recognise the plastic bags that damage the environment and ecosystem as they are not recyclable. The Regulation requires producers of plastic bags to replace 20% of their production with the plastic materials that are eco-friendly through a period of five years. The Ministry of Industry, Mine and Commerce is in charge to introduce the procedures for limiting production, distribution and consumption of plastic bags with the purpose of reduction of waste production. This Regulation ban distribution of free plastic bags in specific markets, and provide limitations on the size of the produced plastics with the purpose of changing the products to recyclable materials. The text further lays put provision for increasing public information with regard to reducing consumption of plastic bags through media and through education. The text contains 10 Articles.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Law on Waste Management.

Legislation | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 2004

Keyword: Basic legislation, Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Hazardous waste, Hazardous substances, Solid waste, Transboundary movement of waste, Monitoring, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX