UK Statutory Instrument 2025 United Kingdom

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

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Discharge of an enforcement undertaking

s.001

Citation, commencement, extent and application

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Offence: supply of wet wipes containing plastic

s.004

Offence: failure to comply with an enforcement requirement

s.005

Exemption: registered pharmacies

s.006

Exemption: medical purposes

s.007

Exemption: supply to business and local authorities

s.008

Defence of due diligence for suppliers

s.009

Enforcement

s.010

Civil sanctions

s.011

Powers of entry and examination etc.

s.012

Publication of information about enforcement action

s.013

Guidance

s.014

Review

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