[UK] Draft Proposal of The Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) in England

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs have published a draft version of the statutory instrument (SI) to ban wet wipes containing plastic in England.

Based on the update, the definition of plastic has remained the same as in the draft SI notified to the WTO in April 2024. However, the definition of a “wet wipe” has changed to:

“A non-woven piece of fabric which has been pre-wetted and which is not designed or intended to be re-used.”

This includes pre-wetted sheet masks and face masks that meet this definition.

For more information, visit the UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-environmental-protection-wet-wipes-containing-plastic-england-regulations-2025-draft-si

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