Introductory text

The Welsh Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Wales) Act 2023 (“the Act”)^f1.

Before making these Regulations, the Welsh Ministers have complied with the consultation requirements in accordance with section 3(2) of the Act.

In considering whether to exercise the power in section 3 of the Act, the Welsh Ministers have complied with their duty under section 4(1) of the Act.