The ban was meant to come into effect on 31 December but the Council of Ministers announced earlier this month that the use of disposable nappies would continue until a solution is found.
This followed consultations with different stakeholders which concluded the main issue is how and where the nappies are discarded.
Mothers told a consultation in Port Vila that the nappy ban would have just lumped more responsibility onto mothers and families.
The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry said in a statement a supposed survey on the nappy ban undertaken by the Department of Environment was not a survey but a pamphlet promoting the ban, and did not provide a a discussion on the pros and cons of the issue.
Photo file Caption: Used diapers
Source:
RNZ Pacific