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Law No. 77/2019 providing for alternatives to the use of ultralight plastic bags and plastic containers used for bread, fruit and vegetable.

Pays/Territoire
Portugal
Type du document
Législation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Source d'origine
Diário da República, I Série, No. 167.
Sujet
Environnement gén., Déchets et substances dangereuses
Mot clé
Résidus Élimination de déchets Gestion des déchets Prévention des déchets Procédures judiciaires/procédures administratives Santé publique
Aire géographique
Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Atlantique Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Sud
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force 120 days after its publication.
Résumé

This Law provides for alternatives to the use of ultralight plastic bags and plastic containers used for bread, fruit and vegetable. This Law requires to make available alternatives to consumers instead of ultralight plastic bags and plastic containers used for bread, fruits and vegetables. This Law applies to all shops selling bread, fruits and vegetables. Commercial establishments are prevented from making ultralight plastic bags available for primary packaging or transporting bread, fruits and vegetables from 1 June 2023. Commercial establishments are also prohibited from selling bread, fruits and vegetables in disposable containers containing expanded plastic or polystyrene from 1 June 2023. It does not apply to 100% biodegradable bags and packaging, materials of biological and renewable origin that are done through domestic, industrial or natural composting processes.

Texte intégral
Portugais
Site web
dre.pt