s.i.... of 2017- environment protection act 2016 act 18 of 2016 - environment protection restriction on manufacturing importation and distribution of plastic bags regulations 2017 5 pages in english s.i.....of 2017 - environment protection act 2016 act 18 of 2016 - environment protection restriction on importation distribution and sale of plastic utensils and polystyrene boxes regulations 2017 4 pages in english olli the environment protection restriction of plastic bags regulations this set of regulations will restrict the importation of certain types of plastic bags into the seychelles. the only plastic bags that will be allowed entry are the plastic bags featured on the exemption list found in the first schedule of the above mentioned regulations. the content of the exemption list will be reviewed periodically. import permits will be approved for the importation of biodegradable bags and exempted plastic bags only. these biodegradable bags will have to be accompanied by a certificate of conformity to the applicable standards provided for in the second schedule of the regulations. validation of the certificate of conformity will be undertaken by the seychelles bureau of standards. any person who contravenes these regulations will be liable to a fine not exceeding sr 20 000 upon conviction. this set of regulation will repeal the environment protection restrictions on plastic bags regulations 2008. lili the environment protection restriction of plastic utensils and polystyrene boxes regulations this set of regulations will restrict the importation of plastic utensilsem namely plastic spoon knives plates bowls cups and trays emand polystyrene takeaway boxes. as alternatives to these plastic utensils and polystyrene takeaway boxes importers can import biodegradable utensils and biodegradable takeaway boxes for distribution and use within the seychelles. these biodegradable utensils and take away boxes will have to be accompanied by a certificate of conformity to the applicable standards provided for in the first schedule of the regulations. validation of the certificate of conformity will be undertaken by the seychelles bureau of standards. any person who contravenes these regulations will be liable to a fine not exceeding sr 20 000 upon conviction. li ol