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Jamaica - Extended 4th Phase Ban of Single-Use Plastic to July 1, 2024
The Jamaica Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation extended implementation time of the 4th phase ban on specific types of single-use plastic products.
Effective July 1, 2025, the ban will extend to personal care and cosmetic products containing intentionally added plastic microbeads or microplastics. This measure allows for thorough consultation and sensitization among private sector stakeholders and regulatory authorities, ensuring a smooth transition.
This phase targets single-use plastic food containers and microplastics in cosmetic and personal care products, marking a significant step towards regulating plastics from manufacture to disposal.
Effective July 1, 2025, the ban will extend to personal care and cosmetic products containing intentionally added plastic microbeads or microplastics. This measure allows for thorough consultation and sensitization among private sector stakeholders and regulatory authorities, ensuring a smooth transition.
To facilitate the new regulations, amendments to The Trade (Plastic Packaging Materials Prohibition) Order, 2018 will be made. These include:
- Expanding the definition of ‘single-use plastic’ to encompass plastic food containers and cosmetic care products with microbeads or microplastics.
- Exempting transparent plastic lids related to single-use plastic food containers.
- Retaining the existing prohibition measures.
Importers will be required to submit a pre-shipment declaration, including a quality or inspection certificate from an internationally recognized accreditation body, to aid regulatory agencies in identifying target products at ports.
Source Link:
https://megjc.gov.jm/4th-phase-of-single-use-plastic-ban-to-take-effect-july-1/