On November 12, 2021. The Scottish Ministers has made the Regulations to prohibit the Single-use plastic products and single-use expanded polystyrene products. The following is the highlight of the Regulations:

A person manufactures or supplies the following products would commit an offence

1. single-use expanded polystyrene beverage containers,
2. single-use expanded polystyrene beverage cups,
3. single-use expanded polystyrene food containers,
4. single-use plastic beverage stirrers,
5. single-use plastic cutlery,
6. single-use plastic plates

A person supplies the following products would commit an offence

1. single-use plastic balloon sticks (except for professional uses)
2. single-use plastic straws (except for medical or pharmacy purposes; school, care home, personal care or support services; Single-use plastic straws as packaging and catering establishment with conditions).

The Regulations will come into force on 1 June 2022.

An Act to amend various legislative provisions mainly for the purpose of reducing red tape_21-103a.pdf