Policy paper

The Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (England) Regulations 2025 draft SI

Draft version of the statutory instrument (SI) to ban wet wipes containing plastic in England.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
17 July 2025

Applies to England

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In April 2024, the government announced that wet wipes containing plastic will be banned across the UK.ÌýÌý

Wet wipes containing plastic are an unnecessary source of plastic and microplastic pollution.ÌýÌý

We have published draft regulations for the ban on the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in England.

Submit your views 

If you have any comments or views on the draft regulations, send them to us at: WetWipes@defra.gov.uk by 31 July 2025.

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Published 17 July 2025

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