Plastic containing wet wipes ban in Scotland

Plastic containing wet wipes ban in Scotland

by | Mar 10, 2026 | UK

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

Plastic-containing wet wipes Ban in Wales

by | Aug 13, 2025 | UK

Effected Products: Wet wipes containing plasticsDate of Implementation: 18th of December 2026 On the 18th of June 2025, a new regulation in Wales was adopted. This regulation is ‘The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wet Wipes) (Wales) Regulation...
Plastic containing wet wipes ban in Scotland

Defra to propose a ban on plastic in wipes

by | May 28, 2023 | UK

On 4th April 2023, the UK Government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published its Policy Paper: ‘Plan for Water: Our Integrated Plan for Delivering Clean and Plentiful Water’ (this can be accessed here). The plan includes a proposal to ban...