Ban on manufacture and sale of plastic-stemmed cotton buds: proposal

Part 4 – Consultation Questions

Respondents should take into consideration the information provided in this document alongside any other knowledge or personal experiences that could be relevant. All opinions are welcome.

We ask that those involved in the manufacturing or retail industry answer the question about the business impact of this proposal in order to inform the completion of any necessary Business Regulatory Impact Assessment.

In order for us to deal with your response appropriately please ensure you complete a Respondent Information Form. This will ensure that if you ask for your response not to be published that we regard it as confidential and will treat it accordingly.

Sector and Origin

It would be helpful for our analysis if you could indicate which of the sectors you most align yourself/your organisation with for the purpose of this consultation ( please tick ONE which is MOST APPLICABLE to you):

Public Body

Non-Governmental Organisation

Retail Industry

Manufacturing Industry

Member of the General Public

Other (please specify)

Question 1: Do you support the proposal to introduce a ban on the manufacture and sale of plastic-stemmed cotton buds in Scotland?

Yes
No

Please give reasons

Question 2: If you are responding as a business, can you provide supporting evidence of any expected additional costs from this proposed ban?

Question 3: Are you content for the Scottish Government to contact you for further clarification of the financial effects that you have estimated?

Yes
No