# The Environmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020, Regulation 11: Exemption: relevant devices and medical purposes

Extent: E+W

Regulation 10(1) does not apply to the supply of a single-use plastic stemmed cotton bud—
(a) that is a relevant device;
(b) for use for medical purposes by or under the direction of a health professional; or
(c) by a health professional for medical purposes.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/971/regulation/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environmental-protection-plastic-straws-cotton-buds-and-stirrers-england-regulations-2020/regulation-11
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