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Regulation
| 2007 |
Mauritius
Plastic and Polyethylene Pipes and Fittings (Mauritius Standard Specifications) Regulations 2007 (G.N. No. 54 of 2007).

These Regulations, made under the Consumer Protection Act, prescribe standards for pipes and fittings made of plastic and polyethylene and used, among other things, for the supply of drinking water. The standards are specified in the Schedule to these Regulations. The Regulations also prohibit the importation, sale or manufacturing of plastic and polyethylene pipes and fittings, which do not...

Keywords
Enforcement, Plastic polymers, Polyethylene, Product bans, Product standardization
Regulation
| 2006 |
European Union
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

The purpose of this Regulation is to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment, including the promotion of alternative methods for assessment of hazards of substances, as well as the free circulation of substances on the internal market while enhancing competitiveness and innovation.

Keywords
Hazardous waste, Labelling, Life-cycle approach, Life-cycle assessment, Polyethylene, Polyethylene terephthalate, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl chloride, Recycling, Toxic waste, Waste disposal, Waste management
Legislation
| 2006 |
Palau
Recycling Act
Keywords
Extended Producer Responsibility, Polyethylene, Waste management hierarchy
Regulation
| 2006 |
Uganda
Repealed
National Environment (Audit) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No 12 of 2006).

These Regulations, made by the Minister responsible for the National Environment Act under section 107 of the National Environment Act, provide for a systematic, periodic and objective evaluation carried out to determine: how well a facility is performing in conserving the environment and its resources; the facility' s compliance status with environmental regulatory requirements and the...

Keywords
Enforcement, Extended Producer Responsibility, Labelling, Plastic carrier bags, Plastic polymers, Polyethylene, Polypropylene
Regulation
| 2002 |
South Africa
Plastic Bags - Regulations under section 24 (D) of the Environmental Conservation Act (No. R. 543 of 2002).

These Regulations prohibit the manufacture, trade and commercial distribution of specified plastic bags for use within the Republic of South Africa and prescribe offences and penalties. These non-reusable bags are dumped in the environment and not collected for recycling or disposal because the thin plastic film they are made of has little commercial value to consumers or recyclers.

Keywords
Plastic carrier bags, Plastic polymers, Polyethylene, Product bans, Waste management, Waste prevention
Regulation
| 2001 |
Ireland
Waste Management (Farm Plastics) Regulations, 2001 (S.I. No. 341 of 2001).

These Regulations revise and replace the Regulations of 1997 and are designed to assist the improved recovery of waste farm plastics. The Regulations impose obligations on producers and suppliers of certain farm plastics for this purpose including obligations, as appropriate, to operate a deposit and refund scheme, to collect waste farm plastics, to takes steps for the recovery of such waste, to...

Keywords
Enforcement, Plastic waste, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Waste management hierarchy