# The Digital Waste Tracking (England) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 160A(2) and (4)(b) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Environmental Protection, England
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Coming into force 1st October 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 34CA(1), (2), (3), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10) and 34CB(1), (2), (3), (5), (6) and (7) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
In accordance with section 160A(2) and (4)(b) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, a draft of these Regulations has been laid before Parliament and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348282726/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-digital-waste-tracking-england-regulations-2026/introduction
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