Earlier this year, the Singapore Parliament passed several key legislative changes to the Resource Sustainability Act 2019, one of which is the introduction of the Disposable Carrier Bag Scheme which requires regulated retailers to impose a disposable carrier bag charge. On 26 May 2023, the Disposable Carrier Bag Scheme came into effect. Regulated retailers who have applied as a registered retailer prior to 1 June 2013 must note that their compliance requirements as a registered retailer will commence soon on 3 July 2023.
This Update outlines salient features of the new Disposable Carrier Bag Scheme and our comments on how they may impact your business and operations.
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