Macao will ban plastics from January 1 next year!
The Macao SAR government announced that it will further ban the import of non-degradable disposable plastic knives, forks and spoons from January 1, 2023. This is after the ban on import and transshipment this year, non-degradable plastic disposable food and beverage straws and beverage stir sticks. Tighten and implement plastic reduction measures again.
The Macau government stated that after the introduction of the restriction of non-degradable plastic disposable food and beverage straws and beverage stir sticks at the beginning of this year, after a comprehensive analysis of the actual situation in Macau and the experience of other regions, as well as exchanges and opinions with relevant chambers of commerce and the industry, the SAR government According to the "Foreign Trade Law", the import of non-degradable disposable plastic knives, forks and spoons is prohibited through the instructions of the Chief Executive. The relevant Chief Executive's instructions will take effect from January 1, 2023. In order to make the industry more clear about the scope of control and related specific operational requirements, the Environmental Protection Bureau will hold a briefing session to further explain to the industry, so as to ensure the effective implementation of the control measures.
Since the law "Restriction on the Provision of Plastic Bags" came into effect in 2019, the provision of plastic bags for free in most retail activities has been gradually banned; and the import and transshipment of one degradable plastic product has been prohibited since 2020. Sexual styrofoam tableware includes lunch boxes, bowls, cups, plates, disposable drinking straws and beverage stir sticks this year, and will expand to plastic knives, forks, and spoons tomorrow.
