Business updates

The MCCI is pleased to inform Members that following the Cabinet meeting held on 10 December 2021, it has been agreed that the moratorium for the banning of biodegradable single use plastic products has been extended up to 14 January 2023 for the following products:

(a) plastic bowls and cups used solely for the packaging of food products such as dairy products; and
(b) plastic trays for the Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) of food such as fresh meat and pre-cooked/cooked food products for the purpose of extended shelf life.

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