Business survey on single use plastics regulatory restrictions

Views sought from businesses about their experience of dealing with regulatory changes in relation to single-use plastics.

Since 2011, measures have been brought into force across all parts of the UK to tackle the issue of single-use plastic waste, including plastic bags, cutlery, straws, and food and drink containers. Scotland, England, and Wales have implemented bans on certain products while Northern Ireland has a plan for future restrictions.

The Office for the Internal Market (OIM), which is part of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a study on the economic impacts of measures to reduce the use of single-use plastics across the nations, which can help with the development of future policy by governments.

Business views sought on restrictions on single-use plastics

The OIM wants to hear from a wide range of stakeholders including SMEs and others in the supply chain about their experience of dealing with regulatory changes in relation to single-use plastics. The OIM particularly wants views on how businesses have responded to the changes and the extent to which differences in the timing or substance of regulations have impacted policymaking and innovation across the UK.

How to respond to the survey

You can respond by completing the short online survey or by emailing oim-sup@cma.gov.uk.

First published 29 July 2024