Kuwait bans the export of used cooking oil or its waste for one year

Kuwait bans the export of used cooking oil or its waste for one year

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 25, (Agencies): In a move aimed at maximizing the value derived from the production of biofuel and promoting sustainable practices, the Minister of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Minister of State for Youth Affairs, has issued Ministerial Resolution No. (172) of 2023. The resolution imposes a one-year ban on the …

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KUWAIT CITY, Nov 25, (Agencies): In a move aimed at maximizing the value derived from the production of biofuel and promoting sustainable practices, the Minister of Trade and Industry, in collaboration with the Minister of State for Youth Affairs, has issued Ministerial Resolution No. (172) of 2023. The resolution imposes a one-year ban on the export of used cooking oil or its waste from the State of Kuwait.

According to the resolution, used cooking oil or its waste can only be sold to individuals or entities licensed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Environment Public Authority, and the Public Authority for Industry. Moreover, those engaged in this activity must possess a designated place licensed by the relevant authorities.

The resolution also mandates