Waste Minimisation (Plastic Shopping Bags) Regulations 2018
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Source
Other
Abstract
These regulations, which come into force on 1 July 2019, prohibit retailers from selling plastic shopping bags in New Zealand for the purpose of distributing goods sold by the retailers.
The regulations define plastic as including any plastic material that is manufactured from any source, whether or not it is designed to degrade in a particular way. This definition includes plastic that is compostable or biodegradable.
The regulations define plastic as including any plastic material that is manufactured from any source, whether or not it is designed to degrade in a particular way. This definition includes plastic that is compostable or biodegradable.
Topics
Chemicals and Waste
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Toolkit legislation
Plastic
Regulatory Approach