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Frequently asked question- Prohibition on Use Single Use Plastic DGS Order Of 5 of 2019 and Addendum No.1 to said Order.
Applicable to:
All ships, Indian and foreign flagged
Effective Date:
14 January 2020
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Single Use Plastic (SUP) Identification and Prohibition
Plastic bags, irrespective of size, count as one SUP item. SUPs are to be listed and prohibited in phases:
- List A: 50% of SUPs prohibited by 1 April 2020
- List B: 75% of SUPs prohibited by 1 July 2020
- List C: 90% of SUPs prohibited by 1 October 2020
2. Exemptions and Clarifications
Biodegradable plastic with manufacturer's stamp/mark/certificate is exempt. Reusable plastic items and multi-layered packaging are also excluded.
Medical, life-saving, and personal protective equipment are exempt. Crew and passenger personal effects are considered cargo.
II/4 Exempted SUPs
- Biodegradable plastic (with manufacturer's stamp/mark/certificate)
- Reusable plastic items
- Multi-layered packaging
- Medical, life-saving, and personal protective equipment
- Crew and passenger personal effects
Important Note
Foreign flagged ships must not use prohibited items while in Indian ports. Indian flagged ships must not carry prohibited items.
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