From 1 October 2023 businesses must no longer supply, sell or offer certain single-use plastic items:

  • plates
  • bowls
  • trays
  • containers
  • cutlery
  • balloon sticks. 

Also, businesses must not supply ready-to-consume food and drink in polystyrene containers.

Full guidance on the single-use plastics ban on the GOV.UK website

Advice for local businesses on single-use plastics - Business Companion

If you need further advice about the new legislation email trading.standards@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.