Gulf country releases full list of plastic items that are banned

Dubai:  The UAE government has decided to impose  a blanket ban on single-use plastic shopping bags from January 1, 2024. The country will ban the import, production and circulation of single-use plastic shopping bags from next year. From January 1, 2026, the country will ban plastic products like cups, plates, cutlery, containers and boxes.

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From  January 1, 2026 all plastic or foam products mentioned below will be banned:

Cups

Plates

Cutlery

Containers

Boxes

Spoons

Forks

Knives

Straws

Stirrers.

The following products are exempted from this ban:

Thin bag rolls

Products that are to be exported or re-exported. These must be clearly labelled.

Bags made out of recycled materials in the country.