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Title: Plastic packaging norms eased for retailers, tightened for industries
Source:The Indian Express
Date:2 July 2018

While the Maharashtra state government-appointed committee has accepted the proposal recommending that plastic packaging by retailers be allowed with certain riders, norms for industrial-level packaging have been tightened. Industrial manufacturers have been asked to use minimum 20 per cent recyclable plastic material and mandatorily print manufacturer details and buyback price, among other things on the bags. An official from the state Environment Department said it was proposed that plastic above 50 microns and packaging material with minimum 20 per cent recyclable plastic material (except for food) should be allowed. Besides, it was proposed that details about the manufacturer, the type of plastic used and buyback price should be on the packaging material (except for export purposes), the official added.




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