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As of April 1, 2026, the sale of certain plastic products intended for food contact is prohibited in Georgia
Under the decision of the Government of Georgia, the sale of plastic forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, plates, straws, beverage stirrers, as well as food containers, their lids, cups, and lids made of expanded polystyrene (EPS) has been banned. The import and production of these products have already been prohibited since January 1, 2026.
Additionally, another regulation aimed at reducing plastic consumption has taken effect as of April 1. Specifically, public institutions subject to state procurement regulations are prohibited from purchasing plastic cups, containers, and beverages packaged in plastic bottles with a capacity of up to 3 liters. This restriction does not apply to the procurement of beverages in plastic bottles (up to 3 liters) when carried out for the needs of the Defense Forces and military personnel.
Compliance with these regulations will be monitored, within their respective competencies, by the National Food Agency, the Environmental Supervision Department, and the Revenue Service of the Ministry of Finance.
In accordance with the Administrative Offences Code of Georgia, violations of established requirements will result in a fine of GEL 1,000 and confiscation of the relevant products, while repeated violations will incur a fine of Gel 2,000 along with confiscation of the products.
Notably, the mentioned regulations do not apply to the export of plastic products. Manufacturers producing goods for export are required to provide written notification to the Environmental Supervision Department at least one month prior to commencing production, specifying the production start and end dates, the quantity of products to be manufactured, the destination countries, and the export schedule.