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The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic.
Product recall for Vernacare wetwipes and personal cleansing products, including bedbaths, shampoo caps, wash mitts, cleansing wipes and barrier cloths, presenting a risk of microbiological contamination due to the detection of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.
Product recall for personal cleansing products manufactured by Vernacare and sold under brand names Caremore, CCN/Medirite, CHL, Countrywide, Fairfield and Fittleworth presenting a microbiological risk due to contamination with the bacterial Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.
A consultation on banning wet wipes containing plastic across the UK has been launched today under plans to tackle plastic pollution and clean up waterways.
Environment Secretary asks producers to address concerns over 'flushable' labelling of wet wipes
The UK Government, Welsh Government, Scottish Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland want your view on a proposed ban on the manufacture, supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in the UK....
Field of vision, bonnet catches, condition of the glass, the view to the rear, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
As you start to plan your festivities and you purchase your Christmas food and gifts. There are some simple steps we can take to make Christmas more sustainable
(All manufacturers) Ensure detergent and disinfectant wipes are compatible with the device. (MDA/2013/019)
A range of polluting single-use plastics will be banned from October 2023 following the Government's consultation
More investment, stronger regulation and tougher enforcement on water companies announced in new government water plan
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