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Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the manufacture and sale of wet wipes containing plastic; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Fleur AndersonLabour (Co-op)

Last Updated

2 November 2023

In Plain English

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The Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill would ban the manufacture and sale of wet wipes that contain plastic. It aims to cut plastic pollution by stopping these wipes from being produced or sold in the UK and by enabling related actions to tackle litter and waste.

Key Points

Prohibits the manufacture and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in the UK.
Covers wet wipes and connected purposes as described in the bill's title.
Introduced in the House of Commons and currently at the 2nd Reading.
Sponsored by Fleur Anderson (Labour Co-op).
If it progresses, would move through the usual Parliamentary stages (Committee, Report, etc.).

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to detailed examination at Committee stage.

Who is affected?

Households and consumers who use wet wipesWet wipe manufacturers and retailersWaste management, recycling and sewerage servicesLocal authorities and litter clean-up programmesEnvironmental organisations and charities focused on plastic waste

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill

23 Oct 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 52 2022-23 (as introduced)

BillCommons

17 Oct 2022

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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