The Niger plastic bag ban is being enforced as Niamey gives supermarkets until 31 December 2026 to switch before penalties begin on 1 January 2027.
Niger · POLICY
Key Facts
—National ban: Law No. 2014-63 of 5 November 2014 prohibits production, import, sale, use and storage of low-density flexible plastic bags.
—Niamey deadline: Supermarkets must phase out non-biodegradable carrier bags by 31 December 2026, with enforcement from 1 January 2027.
—Targeted products: Non-biodegradable, non-oxo-degradable low-density flexible plastic bags and packaging under 15 microns thick.
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