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Is Trade Item Single Use Plastic?

Attribute Name: isTradeItemSingleUsePlastic
Data Type: String
Max Length: 1
Repeatable: No
Code List:
AVP: Yes
TPD: No
Applies to: All Levels
NPC Xpress Attribute: Is Trade Item Single-Use Plastic?
Last Modified: 11/09/2024
Description:

A declaration used for legislative requirements for the banning of single use plastic products in certain states in Australia.

A selection of Y (Yes/True) will indicate that the item contains a material that is banned as a single use plastic. 

This attribute refers to the product and not the packaging. 

Example:

Is Trade Item Single Use Plastic? = Y

  • plastic straws

  • disposable knives and forks

  • disposable plates, bowls and cups

  • plastic stem cotton buds


Is Trade Item Single Use Plastic? = N

  • bamboo plates

  • stainless steel straws

  • 750g rye bread

  • 2lt bottle of cola

  • 750ml yoghurt tub

  • 500gr vacuum-sealed pack of smoked salmon

Useful Tips:

  • For more information and examples, refer to the National Retail Association legislation by clicking here.