Important Regulatory Update: UK Plastic Wet Wipe Ban Confirmed for 19 May 2027
The plastic wet wipe ban in the United Kingdom has now been formally confirmed by the Government, with an official implementation date of 19 May 2027 in England, marking a significant regulatory milestone for manufacturers, brand owners and suppliers of wet wipes and individual sachets. This update follows several years of consultation, environmental campaigning and […]
Plastic Free Wet Wipes: UK Wet Wipe Ban Moves Forward as Parliament Advances New Legislation
Momentum is building behind the long-anticipated UK wet wipe ban, as draft legislation to prohibit wet wipes containing plastic continues to progress through Parliament. For manufacturers, retailers, and brands, this marks a decisive shift towards more sustainable product standards. For leaders in the category like Guardpack, the change represents both an important milestone and a […]
Start Planning for Success: Getting Ahead of the Upcoming Plastic Wet Wipe Ban
It’s now been one year since the government confirmed it will be moving forward with the plastic wet wipe ban. With the draft statutory agreement published – Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (England) Regulations 2024 – this necessary initiative aims to tackle plastic pollution, particularly the microplastics that harm our waterways and ecosystems. If […]
Plastic Free Wet Wipes: An Update on the Consultation and Plastic Wet Wipe Ban
Back in January, you may have seen our blog on how plastic free wet wipes were set to become a societal essential in 2024. In October 2023, a consultation on the banning of wet wipes containing plastic across the UK was launched under plans to tackle plastic pollution and clean up the UK’s waterways. We […]