Written question asked by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Thursday, 22 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 September 2021. It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Friday, 10 September 2021 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Nappies

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department’s life cycle assessment of disposable and washable absorbent hygiene products will take account of the results of the YouGov survey finding that the average age for potty training has increased from 2.5 to 3.5 years old.

Answer: The independent analysts carrying out the environmental assessment of disposable and reusable absorbent hygiene products have taken into consideration the recent YouGov survey to establish current ages for potty training.  The sources of the information used in the study, as well as an explanation of the methodology and assumptions made, will be included in the final report which will be published later this year following peer review.

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