These Regulations, made under sections 13 and 40 of the Environment Protection Act 1994, prescribe limit values for plastic bags, whether produced locally or imported. The manufacture, trade and commercial distribution of domestically produced and imported plastic bags below 30 microns, for use within the Republic of Seychelles, is "restricted". A person may apply to the Trades Tax Division for an import permit under these Regulations, which may be given only after consultation from and approval by the Ministry responsible for environment.
These Regulations, made under sections 13 and 40 of the Environment Protection Act 1994, prescribe limit values for plastic bags, whether produced locally or imported. The manufacture, trade and commercial distribution of domestically produced and imported plastic bags below 30 microns, for use within the Republic of Seychelles, is "restricted". A person may apply to the Trades Tax Division for an import permit under these Regulations, which may be given only after consultation from and approval
Reprinted version of 30 June 2012 of SI. No. 39 of 2008
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Environment Protection (Restrictions on Plastic Bags) Regulations (Cap. 71).
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Seychelles
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Regulation
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