On November 20, 2020, New Zealand issued the TBT Circular No. G/TBT/N/NZL/103 on the proposal to ban the use of disposable plastic products through the WTO.

The proposal plans to eliminate disposable plastic products by 2025, and is currently seeking comments. Disposable plastic products in the proposal include: straws, cotton swabs, blenders, cutlery (plates, trays, bowls) and cutlery, product bags, plastic cups and lids (excluding disposable coffee cups), and non-compostable fruit stickers.

The proposed phase-out applies to any individual or entity (any natural or legal person) that sells, manufactures or distributes these items.

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