Study into regulatory restrictions on single-use plastics in the United Kingdom
The Office for the Internal Market (OIM) has concluded a study of the impact of current and future regulatory restrictions on single-use plastic products.
Indicative project timetable
| Date | Action |
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| 12 February 2025 | Report publication |
| September to November 2024 | Analysis |
| July to September 2024 | Evidence gathering |
| 30 September 2024 | Business survey closes |
| 29 July 2024 | Business survey launched |
| 29 July 2024 | Single-use plastics study opened |
Published in line with the OIM’s approach to transparency and information disclosure. Any revisions made to the timetable will be published on this webpage.
Final report
12 February: The OIM has published a report on the impact of single-use plastic (SUP) restrictions on the internal market of the UK. The report was published on 12 February 2025.
- Full report (12.2.25)
Business survey
The OIM wants to hear from a wide range of stakeholders, including SMEs and others in the supply chain, about their experience of dealing with regulatory changes in relation to single-use plastics. The OIM particularly invites views on how businesses have responded to the changes and the extent to which differences in the timing or substance of regulations have impacted policymaking and innovation across the UK.
The OIM ran a short online survey from 29 July 2024 to 30 September 2024.
Contacts
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Senior Responsible Officer: Adam Land
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Project Director: James Waugh
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Assistant Project Director: Kwadjo Adjepong
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OIM project team: OIM-SUP@cma.gov.uk
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CMA press team: 020 3738 6460 or press@cma.gov.uk
Updates to this page
Published 29 July 2024Last updated 12 February 2025 + show all updates
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Full report published
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First published.