English
FrançaisNon-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B11: Prohibition for TBT reasons
- Date when the measure came into force
- 06 May 2003
- Publication where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS UNDER SECTION 24 (d) OF THE-ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION ACT (ACT NO. 73 of 1989) - PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS AND PLASTIC FLAT BAG
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- REGULATIONS UNDER SECTION 24 (d) OF THE-ENIRONMENT CONSERVATION ACT (ACT NO. 73 of 1989) - PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS AND PLASTIC FLAT BAG
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment
- Description of the measure
- Prohibition of certain plastic bags
2. The manufacture, trade and commercial distribution of domestically produced and imported plastic carrier bags and plastic flat bags, for use within the Republic of South Africa, other than those which comply with paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Compulsory Specification, is hereby prohibited - Reference of the measure
- section 2
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
| Code | Product | Partial coverage | Partial coverage indication | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3923.2 | - Sacks and bags (including cones) : | No |
- Description
- plastic bags
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
| Inclusion/Exclusion | Country | Date in | Date out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion | Entire world | 06 May 2003 |
- Description
- all countries
