Draft circular economy strategy: Consumer Duty assessment

Stage 5 – Publication and Review:

13. Section 23 of the 2020 Act requires relevant public authorities to publish information about the steps which they have taken to meet the Duty. The relevant public authority must publish the information no later than 12 months after the end of period to which it relates.

This statement will be published on Citizen Space on 21 October 2025. The final Consumer Duty Assessment will be published on Gov.Scot following the publication of the final strategy.

14. How will the process carried out be reviewed and evaluated?

As referenced above, the actions that follow the publication of the final Circular Economy Strategy will be assessed for their impact on consumers, and further impact assessments, including the Consumer Duty Impact Assessment, will be carried out where appropriate.