A leading toilet paper manufacturer in Ireland has given an update as to whether Irish supply will be impacted by a new EU regulation.
This week concern was raised by the boss of a leading toilet paper company that a lack of preparation for the new deforestation laws could result in a shortage of loo roll.
The worry stems from a European authority plan to bring in a ban on products linked to deforestation, something which Cheeky Panda owner Chris Forbes said will have a "gigantic effect" on the industry.
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Speaking to The Grocer, Forbes said: "There will definitely be a squeeze on availability and we can expect the price of recycled tissue to rise as demand for alternatives increases."
He added that the "vast majority" of products like paper towels, facial tissues and toilet paper all use raw material garnered from newly-harvested trees.
The loo roll boss also claimed that some major brands could have to splash out "billions" on an "operational transformation" to keep in step with the new laws.
However, as it stands Irish production is able to withstand the new regulations, meaning we won’t have to go without toilet roll.
A spokesperson for Dawn Paper and Tissue, one of Ireland’s leading toilet paper manufacturers explained to the Irish Mirror that as the new EU regulation is an "extension" of a current timber regulation in effect which the company is "fully compliant with", then there should be no issues with supply.
The spokesperson said: "We are aware of the new legislation and we do not believe it will cause any issues with our supply chain.
"The law is an extension to the current EU timber regulations which we are fully compliant with, the current regulation does not and never did cause us any supply issues.
"The vast majority of the paper we purchase is also FSC certified so this again ensures our sources are responsible and sustainable."
The other leading Irish tissue manufacturer, Aldar Tissues, was also contacted for comment regarding any issues to supply arising from the new EU regulation.
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