The Environmental Management and Coordination (Management and Control of Plastic Packaging Materials) Regulations, 2024 establish a national framework to regulate the manufacture, importation, sale, and use of plastic packaging in Kenya, promoting environmentally friendly alternatives and strengthening recycling through mandatory extended producer responsibility.
The regulations aim to reduce plastic pollution by requiring licensing for all plastic packaging activities, enforcing clear labelling and minimum recycled content, and ensuring proper record‑keeping and traceability across the value chain. Ultimately, they seek to protect public health and the environment while supporting a transition toward sustainable, circular packaging practices.
