Sri Lanka bans free plastic shopping bags from November 1, 2025

Sri Lanka bans free plastic shopping bags from November 1, 2025
Sri Lanka bans free plastic shopping bags from November 1, 2025

Sri Lanka will prohibit the free distribution of plastic shopping bags, specifically Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), starting November 1, 2025. Traders must display prices for these bags and include them in customer bills, as mandated by the Consumer Affairs Authority.

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