CEO Notice of biodegradable barrier bag design standard - Environmental Protection (Prohibited Plastics and Balloons) Regulations 2018

Guidance
Notice of the required features of biodegradable barrier bags that are to be exempt from certain provisions under the Environmental Protection (Prohibited Plastics and Balloons) Regulations 2018 (the regulations). This standard commences as of 1 October 2025.
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This standard outlines the required features of prescribed plastic barrier bags that are exempt from the operation of certain provisions of the regulations. This CEO notice must be read in conjunction with the regulations. 

Read the factsheet providing more detailed information on the requirements of the CEO Notice and the regulations.

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