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ECHA proposes to restrict intentionally added microplastics

ECHA, 30 Jan 2019

ECHA has assessed the health and environmental risks posed by intentionally added microplastics and has concluded that an EU-wide restriction would be justified. If adopted, the restriction could result in a reduction in emissions of microplastics of about 400 thousand tonnes over 20 years.
The definition of microplastic is wide, covering small, typically microscopic (less than 5mm), synthetic polymer particles that resist (bio)degradation. The scope covers a wide range of uses in consumer and professional products in multiple sectors, including cosmetic products, detergents and maintenance products, paints and coatings, construction materials and medicinal products, as well as various products used in agriculture and horticulture and in the oil and gas sectors.

  • PIPS
  • ECHA
  • Europe
  • (bio)degradation
  • 400 thousand tonnes
  • Agriculture
  • cosmetic products
  • detergents
  • ECHA
  • emissions
  • EU-wide restriction
  • health and environmental risks
  • horticulture
  • maintenance products
  • microplastics
  • Oil and Gas sectors
  • polymer particles
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