Introductory text

The Welsh Ministers make these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 17(2) of the Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act 2023^f1 (“the 2023 Act”).

The Welsh Ministers have consulted the Secretary of State in accordance with section 59(3) of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008^f2 (“the 2008 Act”) and have carried out consultation in accordance with section 60(1) and (2) of that Act^f3.

The Welsh Ministers are satisfied, in accordance with section 66 of the 2008 Act, that local authorities (who are the regulator for the purpose of these Regulations) will act in accordance with the principles referred to in section 5(2) of that Act in exercising a power conferred by these Regulations.