The Environmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020
These Regulations, which apply in relation to England, prohibit persons from supplying or offering to supply certain plastic items in the course of a business. The prohibitions apply from the twenty-first day after the coming into force of these Regulations, except for the prohibition of the supply of drinks products with single-use plastic straws attached to their packaging, which applies from 3rd July 2021.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
10 Sept 2020
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Comes into force
TBC
Enabling power
In accordance with section 62(3) of the 2008 Act, a draft of these Regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.
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