Draft decree plastic bags in Brussels Capital Region sent to EC

Belgium has sent a draft decree to the European Commission concerning restrictions on the use of plastic carrier bags at points of sale in in Brussels Capital Region. The standstill period ends on 4 September 2017.
Single-use plastic carrier bags paid for by the retailer before 1 September 2017 may be used until 30 November 2017. Single-use bags made of biosourced, home-compostable material, intended for the primary packaging of loose fruit and vegetables may be used until 29 February 2020. Single-use plastic bags intended solely for packaging foods sold at retail level that are wet or contain liquids liable to spill out may be used, provided the bag is sealed, biosourced and home-compostable.
Click here for more information about the draft decree.
With NVC MERGE (Members-only Environmental Regulations Guide) you can keep 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 Project PUMA: the end of packaging as an environmental issue. You are welcome to join us for the next project meeting on 4 April 2018.
Click here for more information about the NVC Inspiration meeting on the effectiveness of the Dutch policy on packaging and the environment (5 September 2017).

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