CEA Will Take Strict Legal Action Against Persons who Are Involved in Using of Polythene

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) reiterated the complete ban of manufacturing, selling, possessing and using polythene food wrapping sheets, bags and rigifoam boxes, which came into effect on 1st January this year.

The CEA will thereafter take strict legal action against persons who are involved in the using of polythene products in order to support the government’s endeavour of creating a polythene free environment. CEA Chairman Prof. Lal Dharmasiri said although the decision of banning the use of polythene was taken by the government last September, it was postponed for another three months due to several requests made by manufacturers.

 He further said as the initial step, from now onwards the CEA will check polythene manufacturers, distributors and persons who are keeping large stocks of polythene products in their possession.