Ban on Dumping New Products Bill 2022

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• New non-food products cannot be dumped; the Minister can set rules about which products are covered.
• Breaching dumping ban rules is a criminal offence with penalties enforced by authorities.
• Bill aims to reduce waste by preventing retailers or businesses destroying unsold new goods.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 26th Seanad

   26 Oct 2022
2. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   26 Oct 2022
3. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   5 Jul 2023
4. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   20 Mar 2025