Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park (DuBiotech), the major life sciences hub in the Middle East and a member of TECOM Investments, today announced it hosted the meeting of the 5th Degradable Plastics Steering Committee for the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA).
Held at DuBiotech lab building, the meeting was attended by representatives from Emirates Standardization and Metrology Authority, UAE Ministry of Water and Environment, Dubai Municipality and Abu Dhabi Environment Agency, as well as stakeholders from the plastics industry and additives.
The committee discussed the roadmap and implementation plan of the cabinet resolution and the ministerial decree for panning the use of the non-degradable bags and other plastic products and non-compliant products with ESMA standards. The meeting identified the different channels that will be used to enforce the needed regulations as the awareness campaign programme, ways of testing and the labeling of plastics. In addition to the implementation of ECAS (Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme) on degradable plastics by examining relevant technical and scientific areas, the committee also looked into the enforcement of the UAE technical regulations.
Dr. Marco Baccanti, Executive Director, DuBiotech, said: "We are pleased to host the fifth Degradable Plastic Steering Committee for ESMA at DuBiotech, the region's leading destination for the life sciences industry. We remain committed to developing and promoting the industry in the region through the establishment of a cluster dedicated to excellence in scientific research, education and manufacturing.
"We will work closely with ESMA to support their goals by securing protection for health, economy and environment, while supporting the national economy."
Mohammed Badri, Acting Director-General of ESMA, said: "We appreciate DuBiotech's efforts in organizing the 5th Degradable Plastics Steering Committee. We were impressed by the premium status of the laboratories set up at DuBiotech. We believe such state-of-the-art laboratories will have a greater impact on ESMA's efforts in building and enhancing the UAE quality infrastructure."
Launched in 2005, the Dubai Biotechnology and Research Park has the mission to create the biggest life sciences cluster in the Middle East. Its business model is based on providing the best environment for major players in the life sciences industry and research through adopting a sustainable strategy and leveraging the benefits of its location in Dubai, while offering free zone benefits and creating world class infrastructure.
