What are the specific regulations on plastic prohibition and plastic restriction promulgated by the Ministry of Commerce?

The National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment recently issued the "Opinions on Further Strengthening the Control of Plastic Pollution", and announced the specific provisions on plastic ban and plastic restriction.

? The main provisions prohibit or restrict the production and sale of some plastic products. It is forbidden to produce and sell plastic bags with a thickness of less than 0.025mm and polyethylene agricultural mulching films with a thickness of less than 0.01mm.. The import of waste plastics is completely banned. Before the end of 2020, it is forbidden to produce and sell disposable plastic tableware cotton swabs and plastic beads for daily use.

With regard to non-degradable plastic bags, by the end of 2020, it is forbidden to use non-degradable plastic bags in shopping malls, supermarkets, pharmacies, bookstores, catering packaging and various exhibition activities built in municipalities directly under the central government, provincial capitals and cities with separate plans. The market regulates the use of non-degradable plastic bags.

Before the end of 2020, non-degradable disposable plastic straws will be banned in the catering industry in China, and disposable plastic tableware will be banned in canteens in various urban scenic spots. By 2025, the consumption intensity of non-degradable disposable plastic tableware in the take-away catering industry in cities above prefecture level will drop by 30%.

By the end of 2022, national star-rated hotels will no longer voluntarily provide disposable plastic products, but can provide services through self-service and self-service to buy machines and add detergents. By the end of 2025, expand the scope of policy implementation. By the end of 2020, postal express outlets in Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong and other provinces and cities will first ban the use of non-degradable plastic packaging bags and restrict the use of disposable non-degradable plastic tapes. Before the end of 2025, the use of non-degradable plastic packaging bags, plastic tapes and disposable plastic woven bags will be prohibited in postal express outlets nationwide. It is necessary to reasonably regulate the use of non-degradable plastic bags. If it cannot be used, it is best to use substitutes for degradable plastic bags such as straw-covered lunch boxes that meet food safety requirements. In key film-covering areas, degradable plastic films can be used.