Non-perishable lunch sheets banned from today

The Ministry of Environment stated that the production and distribution of non-perishable lunch sheets made of polythene will be banned from today (August 1) and only biodegradable lunch sheets can be sold in all shops.

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) and the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) have launched a joint operation to find out whether only lunch sheets currently manufactured have a one-month grace period for sale.

The Ministry further stated that the law will be strictly enforced against anyone who disregards the orders issued.