Plastic bag ban in Uzbekistan

News about a «bag ban» comes out almost every month, and it is easy to lose track of what is already law and what is only proposed. We have pulled the key points together from public sources.

What has been adopted

On 14 May 2026 a law restricting economic activity in protected natural and resort areas was signed. According to Spot.uz, selling plastic products is prohibited in ecologically clean areas. This applies to nature reserves, recreational and resort zones — not to the whole country.

What is still a draft

• In 2023 a draft law proposed banning the import, sale and production of single⁠-⁠use plastics from 2026.
• In January 2025 a draft National Programme to reduce plastic pollution for 2025⁠–⁠2027 was published for discussion. It proposes banning the production, import and use of plastic bags from 2027.
• The same drafts would require producers and importers to organise collection and recycling of packaging.

At the time of writing a nationwide bag ban has not been adopted: it is a draft whose dates and details may change. You can always check the exact status in the lex.uz legal database.

What businesses can do now

• If you operate in a resort or protected area, check the rules for your territory and line up a replacement for single⁠-⁠use bags in advance.
• Move to thicker reusable bags: a loop or punched handle bag lasts the customer for months and looks like part of your brand.
• Don't stock up «for years ahead»: order in batches that match real usage.
• Add a «reuse me» message to the design — good for your image and for the environment.

How we can help

• We'll suggest a thick reusable bag with a loop or punched handle instead of a single⁠-⁠use one.
• We'll print your logo and show you how the bag will look before the run starts.
• We'll produce a batch that matches your real usage, with no excess stock.

Leave a request — we'll pick packaging for your business and the rules in your area and send you a quote within one working day.