Huw Irranca-Davies MS, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs has provided an update to the intended implementation timetable for the remaining ‘Phase 2’ bans under The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act 2023.
This is for the following products:
- Plastic single-use carrier bags
- Polystyrene lids for cups and takeaway food containers
- Oxo-degradable plastic products.
This means the remaining bans under the Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act 2023 will not be introduced before the spring 2026.
To read the full statement please select the following link: Written Statement: Update on implementing the Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act 2023 - Phase 2 bans (11 February 2026) | GOV.WALES
Further updates on timescales will be published on the website The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act 2023 | GOV.WALES when these become available.
If you would like to discuss this further, please contact singleuseplastic@gov.wales