The Department of Environment has corrected remarks made during consultations with private sector partners in Suva yesterday.
During the consultation it was mistakenly stated that tear-away plastic bags are allowed for fresh produce, frozen meat products and baked goods.
The Ministry has clarified that tearaway plastic bags are indeed considered single-use plastics bags and, therefore, are completely banned.
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It says any confusion caused with the initial statement was erroneously made.
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