Banning Microplastics in Cosmetic Products in Europe: Legal Challenges

Author(s):
Kentin, E. (0000-0002-6364-3957)
Editor(s):
Cocca, M.; Di, Pace E.; Errico, M.E.; Gentile, G.; Montarsolo, A.; Mossotti, R.
Published
2018
Publication type
Part of book or chapter of book

Abstract

The sources of microplastics in the oceans—and in the Mediterranean Sea—are multiple. One of the sources are microplastics that are added to cosmetic products. Several states have adopted national bans on microplastics in rinseoff products. Before EU regulation might accomodate a ban on microplastics in cosmetics, the REACH Regulation has to be amended to include the registration, evaluation and, if necessary, restrict the use of polymers as chemical substance in certain products. Informing consumers about microplastics in cosmetic products, for example by labelling, remains essential as long as there is no ban on microplastics.

Plastic
Date issued
2018
Language
English
Publisher
Cham: Springer
Is part of
Springer Water (2018), p. 245-250
ISBN source
9783319712789
hdl
1887/61061
doi
10.1007/978-3-319-71279-6_34