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In order to reduce environmental pollution by microplastics that affect human and animal health, the Ministry of Production (Produce), through Ministerial Resolution No. 000206-2024-PRODUCE, ordered the publication of the draft Supreme Decree proposing the Technical Regulation on Reusable Plastic Bags.
This initiative will prevent the excessive consumption of non-reusable single-use plastic and disposable expanded polystyrene containers or containers (tecnopor) for food and beverages for human consumption in the national territory.
The objective of this regulation is to establish the technical and labeling requirements that must be met in the manufacture of reusable plastic bags for domestic consumption, import, distribution, delivery and marketing, within the framework of Law No. 30884, Law that regulates single-use plastic and disposable containers or containers.
It will also promote a circular economy by promoting the use of reusable bags, without microplastics or hazardous substances, mitigating risks and negative impacts on the environment and health, as well as reducing information asymmetry in the consumption chain.
"Through Produce, we want to generate the conditions to develop a productive business environment, the implementation of this technical regulation will promote the use of reusable plastic bags, it is important for the SME sector, because it will allow to differentiate certified products in the market. In addition, you will build customer trust, increasing your sales and revenue. Our objective is to promote environmental sustainability in the operation of economic activities," said the Minister of Production, Sergio González.
In the same way, the implementation of this technical regulation will benefit society, since through the supervision and control of compliance with the technical regulation by the Government, the protection of fundamental rights such as life, healthy environment and health will be promoted, preventing damage due to the greenhouse effect. Transparent and responsible business practices will also be developed, with the promotion of sustainable consumption habits.
