Oman is set to impose a strict ban on the importation of plastic bags starting September 1, 2024, as part of a new initiative to combat plastic pollution.This came in a circular issued by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP), in collaboration with Oman Customs on X on Tuesday, July 23.
The ban targets a range of products under specific Harmonized System (HS) codes, specifically sacks and bags made from ethylene polymers.The category encompasses both biodegradable and non-biodegradable plastics, including shopping bags, waste bags, food packaging bags, and medical use bags.