Moratorium on ban of single-use plastic products extended until 2023

The moratorium for the banning of the following non-biodegradable single use plastic products has been extended up to 14 January 2023.

According to Cabinet papers, the extension includes:

• plastic bowls and cups used solely for the packaging of food products such as dairy products; and
• plastic trays for the Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) of food such as fresh meat and pre-cooked/cooked food products for the purpose of extended shelf life.