Hong Kong traders call for grace period ahead of second phase of plastics ban next year

Hong Kong traders call for grace period ahead of second phase of plastics ban next year

[South China Morning Post] - 10/21/2024

A supplier stresses need for transition period to help businesses adjust to new regulation.



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