The directive covers bags made from Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE). Traders are required to display the price of these bags prominently at their business premises and include the charges on customer bills.
The CAA noted that “bags” refer to any handled bags used for carrying purchased goods, commonly called “sili-sili bags”, as defined by the Central Environmental Authority.
The regulation will take effect on 1st November 2025.
