Summary of the Environmental Protection
(Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (England) Regulations 2025
The UK Government is introducing legislation to reduce environmental pollution caused by wet wipes containing plastic, beginning 18th December 2026. Under the new regulations, it will become illegal to supply single-use plastic wet wipes to an end user in the UK. This ban applies to online and in-person sales and will impact all trade outlets that supply non-business customers.
What products are NOT affected?
The legislation specifically allows:
1: Plastic-free wipes.
2: Reusable plastic wet wipes, which can
be safely reused many times, are not
included in the ban.
DEVELOPMENT
WHICH PRODUCTS MEET THE NEW REGULATIONS?
HEAVY-DUTY
• Re-engineered machine-washable plastic & cotton blended fabric
• Designed for repeated washing and reuse
• Independently tested under the
ISO 6330 laundering protocol
• Maintains strength, scrub
face, structure and
cleaning performance after
repeated laundering
• Re-charge using Big Wipes Power Spray and reuse
multiple times
THERE’S ALSO OUR PLASTIC FREE OPTION
MULTI-SURFACE
• 100% Plastic Free
• 100% Plant Based Viscose
• 100% Biodegradable
• New engineered and improved ‘cloth’ like wipe
• 25% Thicker Hydro-Weave Fabric
• 25% More Power Solvent
• Re-engineered Grime Pockets
• Recyclable Tub (>30% Recycled Plastic)