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On 5 May 2021 the Regulations Regarding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR Regs) came into force under the Waste Act. On the same day, the second round of amendments to the EPR Regs were finally published after extensive consultation with the affected sectors.
South Africa s amended plastic bag regulations and the new extended producer responsibility regulations raise concerns about double taxation in the plastic bag sector.
Doubling Down on Plastic Bag Producers
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South Africa’s amended Plastic Bag Regulations and the new Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations raise concerns about double taxation in the plastic bag sector
In the past, retailers provided plastic carrier bags to consumers for free and incorporated the cost into the price of goods. But studies conducted by the former Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism in 2002 shed light on a serious plastic waste problem, noting that, unlike other waste types, plastic had no organisation dedicated to its disposal and recycling.
New regulations for manufacturing plastic bags
By Zainul Dawood
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DURBAN - PLASTIC bag manufacturers have been warned that plastic carrier bags and plastic flat bags must be made from a minimum of 50% post-consumer recyclate, from January 1, 2023.
Amendments to South Africaâs Plastic Carrier Bags and Plastic Flat Bags Regulations have been published in the Government Gazette for implementation.
In terms of the amendment, any person who contravenes the regulations could face a fine not exceeding R5 million or five yearsâ imprisonment.
In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, the person could be imprisoned for up to 10 years or face a R10m fine.