16:58, 10 августа 2023, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Darya PODOLSKAYA
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:
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:
The adopted law comes into force after 15 days from the date of its official publication.