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Decree (No. 1, 2023) of the Ministry of Commerce and the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China (No. 1, 2023) promulgating the Measures for the use and reporting of single-use plastic products by business operators.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
These Measures are formulated to implement the provisions of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution Caused by Solid Waste.
The state prohibits, restricts the use of non-degradable plastic bags and other disposable plastic products in accordance with the law. The specific scope, implementation time and geographical requirements of the prohibition and restriction of use shall be regulated and adjusted in accordance with relevant national regulations. Catering operators should reasonably choose alternative products or compliant disposable plastic products to provide packaging or takeaway services.diversity and strengthening public participation.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
中华人民共和国商务部、中华人民共和国国家发展和改革委员会令(二〇二三年第1号) 商务领域经营者使用、报告一次性塑料制品管理办法.