Production, sale and free distribution of plastic film bags and plastic products is prohibited in Kyrgyzstan from January 1, 2027. President Sadyr Japarov signed the relevant law. Press service of the head of state reports.
The adopted document is aimed at reducing the harmful effects of polymeric materials on health and the environment in Kyrgyzstan. Ban on the import of plastic bags and plastic will be also imposed.
At the same time, from the day of the official publication of the law, the following is prohibited:
- Turnover of polymer film bags and all types of plastic products in the resort and recreational zone of Issyk-Kul region;
- Ban is imposed on the import of bags made of polymer film (with the exception of bags imported by individuals for personal use when transporting and packaging goods and personal belongings, as well as the transit movement of goods in sealed cargo compartments. — Note of 24.kg news agency) and plastic products, use and sale of plastic film bags and plastic products, free distribution of plastic film bags and plastic products in trade and services in specially protected natural and biosphere territories.
At the same time, a ban is imposed in the specially protected natural and biosphere territories of Kyrgyzstan from January 1, 2024 on the production of plastic products and bags made of polymer film with the exception of bags produced for export, bags made of biodegradable polymeric materials that do not have handles and are sold for household use.
The list of plastic products prohibited for circulation has been determined:
- All kinds of disposable plastic tableware;
- Disposable plastic food packaging;
- Plastic bottles;
- Disposable plastic egg packaging;
- Plastic capsules from coffee, a mesh bag made of plastic for groceries.
The adopted law comes into force after 15 days from the date of its official publication.
