Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B9: TBT Measures n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

28 May 2010 

Publication where the measure is specified

Statutory Instrument 98 of 2010 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Environmental Management (Plastic Packaging and Plastic Bottles) Regulations, 2010. 

Country/Region applying the measure

Zimbabwe 

The rationale of the measure

The purpose of compulsory specification is to assist the implementation of the Plastic Packaging and Plastic Bottles Regulations in order to protect the environment 

Coded list of objectives

E: Protection of the environment 

Description of the measure

4(1) The Agency shall require from time to time, every responsible person to set plastic waste prevention targets and to notify the Agency of such targets.
(2) The Plastic waste prevention targets shall provide for any of the following as may be appropriate
(a) the disposal of plastic waste by the responsible person in designated receptacles or sites; or
(b) the design of plastics containing few pollutants, are recyclable and durable when put to their intended use; or
(c) the use of biodegradable plastics; or
(d) the creation of the mode of distribution and return systems, that reduce residual plastic waste to a minimum 

Reference of the measure

Section 4 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Packaging that is made from thermo-plastic materials and covers plastic, and carrier packaging both domestically produced and imported for use within Zimbabwe 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries