The Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2025
These Regulations are the first to be made under powers which include the powers in Schedule 8 to the Environment Act 2021 (c. 30). They establish, in England and Northern Ireland, a deposit scheme for container drinks which are supplied for consumption in England or Northern Ireland. The relevant containers are single-use closed bottles and cans made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, steel or aluminium which contain between 150 millilitres and 3 litres of liquid.
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Lifecycle
Department
Made
23 Jan 2025
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Comes into force
TBC
Enabling power
the 2021 Act The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 54 and 143(1) of, and Schedule 8 to, the Environment Act 2021(“”). In accordance with section 54(4) of the 2021 Act, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland has consented to the making of these Regulations. In accordance with sections 54(5) and 143(5)(b) of the 2021 Act, a draft of this instrument was laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
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