# The Deposit Scheme for Drinks Containers (Wales) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, WALES
Made 25 March 2026
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2), (3) and (4)
The Welsh Ministers make these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 54 and 143(1) of, and Schedule 8 to, the Environment Act 2021.
In accordance with the Senedd approval procedure applied by section 143(6)(b) of the Environment Act 2021 a draft of this Welsh statutory instrument was laid before, and approved by resolution of, Senedd Cymru.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/103/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/deposit-scheme-for-drinks-containers-wales-regulations-2026/introduction
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