The National Assembly adopted in the first reading a package of draft amendments and supplements to RA Law “On Trade and Services” and related laws. The package was presented by Deputy Minister of Environment of the Republic of Armenia, Ara Mkrtchyan.
According to the draft law, starting January 1, 2027, the sale or provision of polyethylene bags and plastic shopping bags, as well as single-use containers and tableware made of plastic or polystyrene foam, will be prohibited in retail outlets, public catering establishments, marketplaces, trade exhibitions and fairs, as well as in open-air and mobile trade points.
Exceptions will apply to packaging used for weighing goods and to garbage bags produced from recycled raw materials, as well as to lidded containers used for weighing and packaging.
Liability is set for violations of the ban: in the case of a first violation, a warning will be issued; for second and subsequent violations, a fine ranging from 100,000 to 150,000 AMD will be imposed.
February 16, 2026 at 16:29