The Authority for Consumer Protection and Defense of Competition (Acodeco) has informed that fines for the breach of Law No. 1 of January 19, 2018 (use of plastic bags in stores) are not yet in affect
Saturday, July 20 Panama became the first country in Central America to enforce a law prohibiting the use of plastic bags in supermarkets, pharmacies, and retail outlets.
Last year the National Assembly approved a bill prohibiting plastic bags, granting a 12 month period for supermarkets, pharmacies and retailers to adapt to the laws, now that period is almost up.
The National Assembly has approved a bill that prohibits the use of plastic bags and promotes companies that encourage the use of reusable bags in their ...
Non-Degradable plastic bags could become history in Panama, if a bill proposed by the deputy of the ruling Panamenista Party is ...
One major item that litters towns, beaches and rivers is the light weight plastic bag. Due to the negative impact plastic has on the environment, individuals, businesses and governments are ...
