Announcement
18 Jan 2023
In the month of January 2023, the UAE announced an import ban on plastic bags that would commence in 2024. In addition, the UAE would impose a ban on other products in 2026.
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2 certainly harmful
0 likely harmful
0 liberalising
List of interventions
Implementation date
01 Jan 2026
Revocation date:
No revocation date
Announced: 18 Jan 2023
Import ban
In force
On 10 January 2023, the United Arab Emirates issued a prohibition on the import of single-use plastic products through Ministerial Resolution No. 380 of 2022. The ban covers items such as soft‑drink c...
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Implementation date
01 Jan 2024
Revocation date:
No revocation date
Announced: 18 Jan 2023
Import ban
In force
On 10 January 2023, the United Arab Emirates issued a prohibition on the import of single-use plastic shopping bags through Ministerial Resolution No. 380 of 2022. The ban is effective from 1 January ...
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