The city of Sharjah declared on Monday that it will no longer produce single-use plastic bags, so all manufacturers are forced to stop production.
This choice comes after the emirate-wide ban on single-use plastic bags and materials that went into effect on January 1, 2024. Under the ban, retailers were instructed to cease dealing in, manufacturing, supplying, and importing single-use plastic bags and materials.
Single-use plastic bags can be exported or reexported outside the United Arab Emirates as long as a prominent label indicates that the production was done with export or reexport in mind. However, trading these products on domestic marketplaces is forbidden.
Single-use bags and goods produced in the United Arab Emirates using recyclable materials, as decided in consultation with the appropriate authorities. The relevant authority, working with the minister, has designated and exempted other goods and materials.Must be free from toxic substances: reusable bags must be free from inks, dyes, adhesives, or any other additives that include lead, mercury, or any toxic substances. They must not contain incidental concentrations of toxic substances. These restrictions also apply to any components, coatings, or labels.
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