Starting today..25 fils tariff on plastic bags in Sharjah

Sales outlets in the Emirate of Sharjah began, on Saturday, imposing a tariff of no less than (25) fils, on each single-use plastic bag, presented to the final consumer, in preparation for a complete ban on single-use plastic bags and materials in the emirate within two years.

And starting from January 1, 2024, it will be prohibited to trade, produce, offer or import single-use plastic bags and materials in the emirate, provided that they are replaced by multi-use bags and materials, with technical specifications and standards approved by the Department of Municipal Affairs in the emirate.