Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (Scotland) Regulations 2024

The Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 are new regulations enacted by the Scottish Parliament to regulate the supply of wet wipes containing plastic in Scotland. These regulations were laid before the Scottish Parliament on 29-Oct-2024 and will take effect on 30-Apr-2026, following an 18-month transition period.

Key Definitions:

The regulations define several key terms, including:

• Business
• Charity
• End User
• Enforcement Officer
• Local Authority
• Plastic
• Supply
• Wet Wipe

Offenses and Exemptions:

• It is an offense for a business to supply or offer to supply wet wipes containing plastic to an end user, with certain exemptions provided in regulations 4 to 7.
• Exemptions Include:
  • Supplies by registered pharmacies under specific conditions.
  • Supplies for medical purposes.
  • Supplies to businesses or local authorities.

Liability of Individuals in Corporations:

• If offenses are committed by body corporates or other entities, individuals such as directors or managers can be held liable if the offense was committed with their consent, connivance, or due to their neglect.

Enforcement Powers:

• Enforcement Officers have the authority to:
  • Enter premises.
  • Take samples.
  • Require documents to be produced during investigations.

Source: https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2024/TBT/GBR/24_04705_00_e.pdf
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