Georgia has postponed the ban on serving drinks in plastic bottles in food service establishments until February 1, 2031, extending the timeline for implementation of the regulation by almost four years.
The change was introduced through Government Resolution No. 106 of March 12, 2026, which regulates the production, import and placing on the market of certain plastic products intended for food contact.
Under the original decision, the restriction was due to take effect from July 1, 2026.
However, under the updated decision, the deadline has now been extended following additional consultations with the private sector, business associations and other stakeholders, with officials saying the move is intended to give businesses more time to adapt to the new standards.
The regulation is part of a broader set of restrictions on plastic bottles, under which the production of drinks in plastic bottles (except for export), as well as their import and placement on the market, is due to be banned from February 1, 2027.
In April, the ban on the sale of drinks in plastic bottles was also postponed by four years, to 2031.
