Ban on the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic: Strategic Environmental Assessment Post-Adoption Statement
The Post-Adoption Statement as part of the Strategic Environmental Assessment conducted for the ban on the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic, the Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (Scotland) Regulations 2026.
8. Conclusion
Following consideration of all responses and representations received, the Scottish Government has concluded that the preferred option to ban the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic is the most appropriate approach to achieve its aims.
In reaching this decision the Scottish Government has ensured alignment with national and international commitments, including, but not limited to, the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010, the Marine Strategy Regulations 2010, and the OSPAR Convention.
The decision has been made to not publish an updated Environmental Report as all comments received have been considered in this Post-adoption Statement as well as in the joint government response.
Contact
Email: WWSEAandBRIA@gov.scot