List of Essential Items For Sale During Lockdown
Welsh Government's advice to supermarkets and shoppers
Last updated 28th Oct 2020
The Welsh Government has provided a list of what it says are essential items allowed to be sold by supermarkets during the firebreak lockdown.
In a statement, it said: “Following positive discussions with essential retailers, representative groups and Trades Unions we have provided an updated list of goods that can be sold, and have clarified that a sensible system should be introduced whereby customers can ask to buy non-essential items by exception under the regulations.
“We are hopeful this provides a workable solution for retailers and customers. However, we cannot move away from the central principle that retailers must restrict the sale of non-essential goods for the duration of the firebreak. We continue to work closely with the sector and would stress that these restrictions are in place to stop the spread of coronavirus and save lives.
“We are asking the public to continue to support the effort by restricting unnecessary journeys and shopping .”
This is what supermarkets are allowed to sell:
- Food and drink.
- kitchen foil, food bags and cling film and basic products necessary to prepare and eat food and drink.
- Products for washing clothes and for cleaning and maintaining the home, including batteries, light bulbs and fuel.
- Toiletries and cosmetic products, including toilet rolls and sanitary products.
- Pharmaceutical products.
- Baby products including equipment, clothes and nappies.
- Newspapers and magazines.
- Stationery and greetings cards.
Pet food and other pet supplies.
- Products for the maintenance of bicycles and cars.