Questions have been raised over whether there will be a potential toilet paper shortage as the EU introduces a new regulation banning products linked with deforestation. Some industry experts have warned consumers across the nation about a potential loo roll shortage, after a suggestion that some companies will struggle to make the changes they need in time for the new rules.
But do you really need to worry about a lack of loo roll at your local corner shop? We’ve had a look at what some of the biggest brands have said about the upcoming change.
What is the law?
On April 19 the European Parliament approved a law that would see a ban on imports and exports connected to deforestation from the EU, including products such as soy, beef and coffee. Christophe Hansen, the Parliament’s negotiator on the law said: “European consumers can now rest assured that they will no longer be unwittingly complicit in deforestation.”
Accrol Group Holdings plc (LON:ACRL) is the UK’s leading independent tissue converter, producing toilet tissue, kitchen towel, facial tissue and biodegradable wet wipes. The UK soft tissue market is worth £1.6bn with private label products comprising circa 50%. Accrol is the leading supplier to the private label market, which is growing at over 8% year on year.
