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We want to find out what your views are on banning the manufacture, supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in the UK. We are seeking views on:

• the likely impact of the proposed ban on the businesses who manufacture, supply or sell wet wipes containing plastic
• the likely impact of the proposed ban for consumers, particularly for those with protected characteristics, e.g. disabled people
• any wider impacts of keeping plastic containing wet wipes in circulation
• any wider impacts of wipes marketed as alternative or plastic-free
• the composition of alternative wet wipes
• if any exemptions are needed for wet wipes containing plastic
• the proposed timeframe for the commencement of the ban

Alongside the consultation document, we have published an economic annex which contains information regarding the potential economic impacts of the proposal.

The Scottish Government requires that a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and a partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA), which provide further information regarding the potential wider environmental and economic impacts of the proposal, are available.