Dubai''s Single-Use Plastic Ban 2025: Complete
Dubai has taken a decisive step towards environmental protection by implementing a comprehensive ban on single-use plastics,
Dubai: The UAE will expand its ban on single-use plastic products from January 1, 2026, as part of the second phase of Ministerial Decision No. 380 of 2022, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has confirmed.
On the manufacturing side, early alignment with regulations has helped avoid disruption. Dubai-based Hotpack Global, a major manufacturer and supplier of food packaging products, has been proactively aligned with the UAE's single-use plastic regulations since they were first announced in 2022.
The UAE began rolling out the ban in phases. The first phase came into effect on 1 January 2024, prohibiting the import, manufacture and trade of all types of single-use plastic shopping bags, including biodegradable bags.
This includes paper bags if their thickness is less than 50 microns. This ban will also take effect on January 1, 2026, further tightening restrictions on disposable packaging across the UAE. MOCCAE said the measure is designed to minimise the environmental impact of waste while supporting sustainability and quality of life.
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