Kerala Govt. bans single use plastic effective 1st July, 2022 ; violators will be penalized with fine ranging between Rs 10,000/- to Rs. 50,000/-; if found guilty licenses of the establishment too can stand cancelled

The Government of Kerala has recently, informed its mandate to phase out single use plastic items in the State effective 1st July, 2022.

The list of prohibited products:

• candy stock, earbuds with a plastic stick, plastic ice cream stick plastic sticks in balloons, plastic film wrapping sweets, invitations, and cigarette packets.
• Non-woven outer plastic carry bags, plastic garbage bags (other than those for bio-medical waste), single-use plastic tablecloths, plates, tumblers, cups, thermocol/ styrofoam decorations,

plates, tumblers, single-use plastic trays, forks, plastic-coated paper Cup, Plate, Bowls, Leaf, Bags, Plastic Flags, PVC Flexes, Plastic Coated Cloth, Polyester, Nylon, Korean Cloth Banners, Drinking Water Pouches, PET/PET below 500ml.

• Drinking Bottles, Brands of Vegetables and Plastic Packets.

Strict legal action will be taken against those who manufacture, distribute and use banned products with a fine of Rs 10,000/- to Rs 50,000/-. If found guilty, action will be taken including cancellation of the license of the establishment.

Please find attached the screenshot below from the Government of Kerala website.

Source : Government of Kerala