The Environmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023

Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of plastics (excl. baths, shower-baths, washbasins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware) (HS code(s): 3924)single-use plastic cutlerysingle-use balloon stickssingle-use expanded and extruded polystyrene food and beverage containerssingle-use expanded and extruded polystyrene cups.single-use plastic plates. bowls and trays that are not for packaging

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3924 - Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of plastics (excl. baths, shower-baths, washbasins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware); 3924 - Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of plastics (excl. baths, shower-baths, washbasins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, flushing cisterns and similar sanitary ware)

83.080 - Plastics; 83.080 - Plastics; 97.040.60 - Cookware, cutlery and flatware; 97.040.60 - Cookware, cutlery and flatware

These regulations will apply to all businesses that operate in England.These regulations will introduce a ban on the supply of:• single-use plastic cutlery• single-use plastic balloon sticks• single-use expanded and extruded polystyrene food and beverage containers• single-use expanded and extruded polystyrene cups.• single-use plastic plates, bowls and trays that are not for packagingThe restriction will not apply to:• plastic plates, bowls and trays that are used as packaging• other single use plastic food and beverage containers• other single use plastic cupsThe definition of packaging is that used in regulation 3 of the Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2015 (b). For example, a plate, bowl, or tray pre-filled with food or a plate, bowl, or tray filled with food at the point of sale will not be banned.Breach of these prohibitions will be an offence under the regulations. The regulations confer powers on enforcement authorities to impose civil sanctions, including monetary penalties and stop notices, in addition to criminal prosecution.

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