Jurisdiction: England
Commencement: 19th May 2027
Amends: New Legislation
Mini Summary
Organisations and individuals are prohibited from supplying wet wipes containing plastic to end users. Exemptions apply for retail pharmacy businesses, medical purposes, and business supply.
Duties
Organisations and individuals must not supply wet wipes containing plastic to end users (through sale or otherwise), unless a valid exemption applies.
Offences
Anyone found guilty of an offence may be subject to fines. Those who do not comply with stop notices may also face imprisonment.