According to a decision by the Government of Georgia, the sale of plastic forks, knives, spoons, stirrers, plates, straws, drink mixers, as well as food containers made of expanded polystyrene (EPS), along with their lids, and plastic cups and their lids, is now prohibited.

According to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia, the import and production of these products had already been banned as of January 1, 2026.

The ministry also noted that starting April 1, an additional regulation restricting plastic use has come into force.

In particular, public institutions subject to state procurement are prohibited from purchasing plastic cups, containers, and beverages packaged in plastic bottles with a volume of up to 3 liters. This restriction does not apply to such purchases made for the needs of the Georgian Defense Forces and military personnel.

Compliance with these regulations will be monitored, within their respective competencies, by the National Food Agency of Georgia, the Environmental Supervision Department, and the Revenue Service of the Ministry of Finance.

Under the Code of Administrative Offenses of Georgia, violations of these requirements will result in a fine of 1,000 GEL and confiscation of the relevant products, while repeated violations will lead to a fine of 2,000 GEL and confiscation.

It is important to note that the regulation does not apply to the export of plastic products. Manufacturers producing goods for export are required to notify the Environmental Supervision Department in writing at least one month in advance, indicating the production timelines, quantity of products, export destinations, and export schedule.