I agree with both of you getoutofmygalley and airbourne-adamski...
...but...
...I've been told by opm and bccm that although they are more than happy for me to continue with the seat belts and sick bags that I can't insist that my crew is doing so either because of the official guidelines.
I guess this is where your management skills come in that you get your crew to do it without them being stupid about it. Most crew wants to do it anyway, that's my experience anyway. I reckon those new policies won't last long anyway. So sit back, relax and watch them die...;-)