Ban on the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic: Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment
The Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for the ban on the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic, the Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (Scotland) Regulations 2026.
Conclusion
7. As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all UNCRC requirements, what is the potential overall impact of this proposal on children’s rights?
No impact.
8. If you have identified a positive impact on children’s rights, please describe below how the proposal will protect, respect, and fulfil children’s rights in Scotland.
Not applicable.
9. If a negative impact has been identified please describe it below. Is there a risk this could potentially amount to an incompatibility?
Not applicable.
Mitigation Record
What options have been considered to modify the proposal in order to mitigate a negative impact or potential incompatibility?
Please summarise mitigation actions taken below
Not applicable.
10. As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all wellbeing indicators, will the proposal contribute to the wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland?
Safe: Not Applicable
Healthy: Not Applicable
Achieving: Not Applicable
Nurtured: Not Applicable
Active: Not Applicable
Respected: Not Applicable
Responsible: Not Applicable
Included: Not Applicable
If yes, please provide an explanation below:
11. How will you communicate to children and young people the impact that the proposal will have on their rights?
The proposals will have no impact on the wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland. However, we will publish this CRWIA, and all other impact assessments, alongside the legislation.
Contact
Email: WWSEAandBRIA@gov.scot