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Single-Use Plastics Ban FAQs

Defra's Response Regarding the English Ban

We contacted Defra requesting clarification regarding some aspects of the single-use plastics ban in England, this was their FAQ response.

Are you compliant with Natasha’s Law

We’re here for food businesses of all shapes and sizes with our one-stop-shop labelling system

What are the laws relating to labelling vegan food?

Get the lowdown on vegan food labels

‘Less (meat) is more’ initiatives and plant-based dining are gaining ever more momentum, as demonstrated by Veganuary signups which grew a whopping 75% over the past three years (from 2020 to 2023). Therefore, your food offering has never been more likely to include plant-based and vegan options, but when it comes to labelling food as ‘vegan’ or ‘plant-based’ what is the law?

Time’s up on single-use plastic

Single-use plastic bans across the UK

Single-use plastic takes its toxic toll on the environment. The impact is evident, from polluting our seas and contaminating the food chain to increasing carbon emissions through every stage of their lifecycle and taking centuries to decompose in landfill.

The Outlaws

Scotland Fully Bans Single-Use Plastics with Exemption from UK Internal Market Act

Last week the Scottish Government announced it was closing a loophole in the UK Internal Market Act, preventing businesses from purchasing single-use plastic items that are banned Scotland from suppliers in England and Wales.

Planglow is an award-winning supplier of labelling software, food labels and plant-based catering disposables. Our market-leading food and drink packaging can be disposed of in a bio processor. With sector-specific experience spanning four decades, we can help you to increase the sales of your grab and go products by improving both brand recognition and customer loyalty.

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