BE: Draft decree banning single-use plastic bags sent to EC
Belgium has sent a draft decree to the EU Commission concerning restrictions on the use of plastic bags at points of sale and on the use of plastic films wrapping certain publications.
The ban on single-use plastic bags in retail commerce would come of effect on 1 September 2016 (checkout bags) and 1 March 2017 (other bags). The decree gives the option for the Government of allowing for a staggered entry into force, taking account of sectoral specificities and the option of specifying the characteristics of the bags covered by the ban and providing for exceptions for reasons of hygiene, handling, safety, or when there is no suitable alternative. The standstill period ends on 9 June 2016.
Click here for more information about the draft decree.
With NVC MERGE (Members-only Environmental Regulations Guide) you can stay up-to-date with the environmental requirements for your packaging. MERGE is exclusively for NVC members and there are no costs involved.
Click here for more information about the NVC Inspiration meeting on the effectiveness of the Dutch policy on packaging and the environment (September 7th 2016).
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