Doha: Ban on foam packaging announced as some food outlets continue to ignore safety rules

Qatar has introduced a ban on all foam packaging used to serve hot food and drinks, reports the Peninsula. 
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Foam packaging is non-biodegradable and research has shown that it can leak toxins into food, causing health problems.
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From now on, foam packaging will only be allowed for the serving of cold food, and it must be clearly marked in both English and Arabic saying that it’s safe to use.
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The announcement is the government’s latest attempt to curb the use of plastic and foam packaging in restaurants and takeaways.
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In July of 2011, Qatar became one of the first countries in the region to require that all food packaging in restaurants and bakeries should be made from either paper or “food grade” plastic - plastic which doesn’t contain dyes or any other ingredients deemed harmful to humans.

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