Food exporters want the government to lift plastic ban

Related imageAfter the government banned use of plastic bags, Food exporters in Mombasa County want the authority to come up with alternatives to address challenges affecting their industry.

The exporters have now asked National Environment Management Authority (Nema) to give them alternative materials from the banned plastic bags to ship fish and other food items abroad.

“The material to package our products for exports is polythene bags, we want alternatives. I have been having problems with Nema at the Port of Mombasa. Salt cannot be put in a bag without lining inside. Which part of polythene bag should be printed?” Peter Dwero posed.

Speaking during a stakeholders meeting to receive comments on the plastic bags control and Management Regulations 2018 in Mombasa, the traders said most of their clients want their items wrapped in plastic bags.

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“We are users of plastic wrappers we have engaged ourselves with Nema to apply for the certificate and they have not responded.

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