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    SOS EAS 481:2008

    Adopts EAS 481:2008·EAS

    Plastic carrier bags — Specification

    This East African standard specifies requirements for carrier bags that are made from plastic materials. This standard covers plastic carrier bags both domestically produced and imported, for use within the East African Community. This standard covers the thickness and printing requirement of these bags. This standard does not cover some specific plastic packaging materials such as bread bags, candies, laundry bags, refuse bags, bin liners and cement bags. Packages of specific items that must use plastics will be covered by separate standards.

    ICS 83.140.99;97.180Domestic and commercial equipment. Entertainment. SportsMiscellaneous domestic and commercial equipmentEd. 1200816 ppView standard

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