The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has made clear that it continues to support the delivery of Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme.
The trade body’s statement comes following recent media coverage concerning the future introduction of the scheme.
SGF Chief Executive Pete Cheema said: “We would like to reaffirm our continued commitment to a fit for purpose, deposit return scheme, for consumers and small retail business. SGF will continue to work proactively with Circularity Scotland (CSL) and the Scottish Government to ensure a successful launch of the scheme in March 2024.
“It is vital that the Scottish government confirms urgently that it will support industry and in particular CSL to ensure preparations can continue unabated, whilst it concludes agreement with the United Kingdom Government on the Internal Markets Act and all other outstanding issues.”
The Scottish Deposit Return Scheme is due to be launched on 1 March 2024.
