Government to Increase Fines for Substandard Plastic Production and Distribution

COLOMBO (News1st): Plans are underway to increase the fines imposed on the production and distribution of substandard plastic products.

Anton Jayakody, Deputy Minister of Environment, noted that the relevant regulations have been established through the amended Environment Act.

According to Anton Jayakody the current fine for substandard plastic products stands at Rs. 10,000