As of December 20, 2022, the manufacture and import for sale in Canada of single-use plastic checkout bags, cutlery, foodservice ware, stir sticks and straws (i.e., straight straws), as defined in the Regulations, will be prohibited.
By reducing plastic pollution, the Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations hopes to reduce harm to wildlife
and their habitats and increase Canadians’ enjoyment of nature.
For more information on how this could affect your business, visit Environment and Climate Change Canada’s SUP ban website or consult these documents:
Technical Guidelines: provides details about the requirements of the Regulations;
Guidance for Selecting Alternatives: helps businesses transition away from prohibited SUP items.
Fact sheet – Prohibition Regulations