European Commission's thinking about the restriction of microplastics intentionally added to products
On 17th October 2023, the European Commission has published its current thinking on the application of the microplastics restriction, (Entry 78 of Annex XVII of REACH), including to plastic glitter on its own and in products. ?
The prohibition of placing on the market applies as of 17 October 2023 to microplastics including plastic glitter (unless biodegradable or soluble), on their own or intentionally added to products, for uses for which no transitional period is set in the restriction (e.g. art and crafts kits, toys, Christmas decorations, etc..).?