Nepal Bans Plastic Bags Thinner Than 40 Microns Effective Mangsir 1, 2082

Kathmandu. The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has issued a renewed directive banning the production, import, sale, distribution, and use of plastic bags thinner than 40 microns.

The department issued a notice on Tuesday stating that this step has been taken to reduce environmental pollution.

According to the department, the 'Plastic Bag Ban Action Plan, 2078', approved by the Cabinet decision on Magh 17, 2078, is currently in effect. Similarly, point number 118 of the budget statement for the fiscal year 2082/83 also mentions banning plastic thinner than 40 microns to reduce environmental pollution caused by plastic materials.

The notice states, 'Effective from Mangsir 1, 2082, the production, import, sale, distribution, and use of plastic thinner than 40 microns is prohibited. Therefore, all concerned are requested once again not to use or allow the use of such bags in daily operations.'

The government has stated that legal action will be taken against those who violate this rule, which was introduced with the aim of protecting the environment.