Nepal Bans Plastic Bags Thinner Than 40 Microns Effective Mangsir 1, 2082
Summary
Nepal's Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has banned the production, import, sale, and use of plastic bags thinner than 40 microns starting Mangsir 1, 2082, to reduce environmental pollution.
Key Points
- Nepal has banned the production, import, sale, distribution, and use of plastic bags thinner than 40 microns effective Mangsir 1, 2082.
- The ban aims to reduce environmental pollution caused by plastic materials.
- This step is part of the 'Plastic Bag Ban Action Plan, 2078', approved by the Cabinet.
- Legal action will be taken against violators of this plastic bag ban law.
