DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 5 -- THE Tanzanian government has insisted its imposed ban on plastic bags remains fully in force, warning importers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and consumers to comply with the law as authorities intensify enforcement efforts.

Minister of State in the Vice-Presidents Office (Union and Environment), Engineer Hamad Yussuf Masauni, issued the reminder during a stakeholders meeting on plastic waste control held in Dar es Salaam.

He stressed that the ban introduced to curb environmental degradation and protect public health has not been lifted and remains binding on all stakeholders.

“The ban on plastic bags is still in place. It was introduced because of the environmental and health risks posed by pla...