India, single-use plastics, ban, pollution, environment, Director General of Shipping of India Home Publications Articles Ban on single-use plastics in Indian waters Ban on single-use plastics in Indian waters Publications Steamship Mutual Published: October 01, 2019 Contact author Download article pdf Image Updated February 2020 & January 2020 The Director General of Shipping, Mumbai has issued a further revision to the frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the  DGS order 5 of 2019 (Issued: 16/10/2019) and the  Addendum no 1 to the said order (Issued: 08/01/2020). Frequently asked question -“Prohibition on use Single Use Plastic: DGS Order 5 of 2019 and addendum No.1 to said Order” (Revision-2) -reg  (Issued: 06/02/2020) Further details and information on previously issued FAQ’s can be found following the below links  Frequently asked question- Prohibition on Use Single Use Plastic DGS Order Of 5 of 2019 and Addendum No.1 to said Order . (Issued: 14/01/2020) Frequently Asked Question(Revision No.1) Prohibition on use Single Use Plastic DGS Order 5 of 2019 and Addendum No.1 to said Order.  (Issued: 28/01/2020)  A complete list of DG orders can also be found their website:  https://dgshipping.gov.in/Content/DGSOrders.aspx The Director General of Shipping, Mumbai has issued an Addendum no 1 dated 8 January 2020 The 8/1/20 Addendum no. 1 sets out a delayed timetable for the introduction of the ban on plastics and goes into greater detail about what is encompassed by the ban. Cargo ships are required to have an inventory indicating all single use plastic used on board by 31 January 2020. Passenger ships are required to have an inventory indicating all single use plastic used on board by 31 March 2020. The Addendum states that the prohibition excludes cargo related items and packaging. Crew and passenger personal effects are now excluded from the prohibition until such time as an execution plan is decided for these items. This is expe