Bahrain - A new regulation on the use of single-use plastic bags in Bahrain came into effect yesterday, with companies including hypermarkets adhering to the rule.

The first phase will focus on single-use plastic bags as well as banning the import of non-biodegradable plastic bags.

Later phases will witness a blanket ban on the use of plastic bags at malls and supermarkets.

It follows the Ministerial Order Number (11) for the year 2019 with respect to the technical regulations for plastic products implemented from last Sunday.

However, companies wishing to continue trading in plastic shopping bags, garbage bags and laundry bags are required to apply to the Supreme Council for the Environment for a licence.

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