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Law No. 7.465 on the obligation of using biodegradable packaging.

Country
Brazil
Type of law
Legislation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
This Law, consisting of 8 articles, establishes the obligation of using biodegradable packaging by commercial purpose within the State of Sergipe. It specifies that any plastic material used to pack for commercial purpose must be oxo-biodegradable plastic packaging – OBP.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/bra126252.pdf
Web site
http://www.al.se.gov.br
Topics
Chemicals and Waste
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Lei n. 7.465 - Dispõe sobre a utilização obrigatória de embalagens biodegradáveis, e dá providências correlatas.
Toolkit legislation
Plastic
Regulatory Approach
Waste management legislation