A
ban on alcohol sold in plastic sachets will come into force in Tanzania this
week, the government said Wednesday, as it seeks to protect the environment and
curb youth boozing.
The
import, manufacture, sale and consumption of the 50 millilitre alcoholic
sachets — the size of a double shot and commonly containing gin, rum, vodka,
whisky or other spirits — will be banned with effect from March 2, said
environment minister January Makamba.
President
John Magufuli announced the ban last year.
The
sachets sell for as little as $0.25, putting intoxicating liquor within reach
of even the poorest while the discarded sachets clog drains and litter the
streets.
The
sachet ban is expected to upset businessmen, some of whom make huge profits
from their sale, as well as drinkers who will be forced to pay more for bottled
alcohol, but will be welcomed by religious leaders, teachers and parents.
The
easily-concealed bags of booze are especially popular among school students who
can be seen sucking on the sachets between classes or at the start of the
school day.
In
some places the sachets sell faster than soft drinks or donuts and, when
discarded, are an eyesore. When the wind blows they float in the sky like
filthy confetti.
The
sachet ban comes after the government launched an anti-drugs campaign last
month.
Several
African countries such as Ivory Coast, Senegal, Malawi and Rwanda have already
imposed bans on alcohol sachets.
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