Mauricio #9839 (v.2)

Datos básicos

Notificada en
Validez de la versión
04/06/2024 - actual
Versión activa actual v.2
Miembro informante
Mauricio
En vigor desde
Fecha de supresión
En vigor
Descripción general
Prohibition to import Non-Biodegradable Single Use Plastic Products

"single use plastic product" means a plastic product intended to be used once only before it is thrown away.
Fundamento jurídico nacional
Environment Protection (Control of Single Use Plastic Products) Regulations 2020
Mecanismo administrativo
A moratorium is in place from 15 January 2025 to 14 January 2026, with respect to single-use:

i) plastic cups and plastic bowls used solely for the packaging of dairy products (yoghurt, ice cream and butter), dessert, margarine and hot-filled packaged products (jelly and flan); and

(ii) plastic trays used solely for the Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) of fresh, cooked or pre-cooked food products such as meat, burger, seafood and cheese.

This moratorium is subject to an authorization from the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change. This follows representations from the private sector regarding the challenges and readiness of the local food industry in transitioning to biodegradable alternatives, since alternatives are not readily available and affordable.

The temporary measure aims to provide stakeholders with adequate time to adapt, address supply chain constraints, and explore viable sustainable solutions.

Entidades responsables
Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change
Versión del SA
HS 2022
Signatura de la OMC a que se hace referencia

Metadatos

Justificaciones en el marco de la OMC

XX:(b) - (b) necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Notificada como: Article XX(b) of GATT-General Exceptions - Necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health
Compromisos Internacionales (distintos de los asumidos en el marco de la OMC)
Interlocutores afectados
Interlocutores no afectados

Medidas

Restricciones notificadas
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Signatura
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Líneas arancelarias

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3424.10.11
Plastic bowl
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3917.29.11
Plastic straw, including sealed plastic straw forming an integral part of the packaging of another p...
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3923.10.14
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3923.10.12
3923.10.15
3923.10.11
3923.10.16
Plastic plate
Plastic cup
Plastic bowl
Plastic tray
Plastic hinged container
Receptac...
392350
3923.50.11
Plastic lid for single use plastic product
392410
3924.10.15
3924.10.13
3924.10.12
3924.10.14
Plastic cutlery (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks)
Plastic plate
Plastic cup
Plastic tray...
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3924.90.91
3924.90.94
Plastic hinged container
Receptacles of any shape, with or without lid, used to contain food whic...