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The T1 waste exemption allows you to treat waste packaging so it can be reused in its original form or becomes clean waste suitable for recycling.
The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic.
Check the tariff classification for surface-active preparation for washing the skin and the hair (gel 2-in-1).
Product Recall for Unipart 1L All Season Screen Wash with Batch Code 02/2023 which does not meet the labelling requirements of the relevant Regulations.
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.
For waste operators and exporters classifying some waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) devices, waste components, and wastes from their treatment.
This section describes the statutory, business and third section mechanisms for micro and other plastics.
Biosecurity and hygiene standards to keep birds safe from bird flu (avian influenza).
Volunteers cleared rubbish on England's waterways for Plasticblitz. Cigarette butts most common plastic item found in 2 weeks of litter-picking.
How to dispose of dead wild birds or ask for them to be removed.
Find out when you must charge a minimum of 10 pence for single-use carrier bags, bags you're not required to charge for and the records you must keep and submit.
How to clean and disinfect after an animal disease outbreak and store and dispose of the washwater.
You must not supply certain single-use plastic items in England, except for some exemptions.
Rules for shipping waste plastic.
Get help to classify plastics for import and export.
What to do if someone registered for Plastic Packaging Tax dies or becomes incapacitated.
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