Important Regulatory Update: UK Plastic Wet Wipe Ban Confirmed for 19 May 2027

Important Regulatory Update: UK Plastic Wet Wipe Ban Confirmed for 19 May 2027 - a woman using biodegradable wipes from a flowpack.

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

The ocean, with wet wipes on the coral.

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 […]