Plastic containing wet wipes ban in Scotland

Plastic containing wet wipes ban in Scotland

On 10th of February 2026, Scotland adopted a ban on plastic-containing wet wipes, defined as pre-wetted non-woven fabric products, which can also include items such as sheet face masks. Wet wipes used for medicinal or treatment purposes are exempt. The regulation will...
Plastic containing wet wipes ban in Scotland

The UK EPR New Scheme “PackUK” Launches

On 21 January 2025, PackUK, the newly appointed Scheme Administrator for the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), officially launched. PackUK was created under the new Statutory Instrument for UK EPR, which took effect on 1 January 2025. It is tasked with...