White paper: intentionally added microplastics are officially banned
Where do we go from here?
Sustainability continues to be a signification focus in the European Union. On September 25th new measures addressing microplastics were introduced. These measures came into effect on October 25th, with a transition period for specific product types. This period allows producers to make necessary adjustments to their products, removing or replacing the microplastics with fully biodegradable alternatives.
Manufacturers aiming to comply with these regulations must take one of two actions: either entirely remove microplastics from their products or provide proof of biodegradation through an independent third-party testing laboratory.
In the white paper:
- You will learn about microplastics and see what types of products are affected by the regulation;
- A detailed timeline indicating when the regulation comes into effect;
- You will learn about the tests required to prove biodegradability of microplastics within products, as described in Annex XVII of No 1907/2006 REACH regulation.
