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.