Progress report for
Ban plastic microbeads in cosmetics
Achievement at a glance
On 1st February 2018 the Swedish Government decided to ban cosmetic products that are intended to be rinsed off or spat out and contain plastic particles that have been added to cleanse, exfoliate or polish. The ban applies to products such as toothpaste, body exfoliators, face scrubs, shower gels, shampoos and conditioners containing microplastics.During 2018, the Swedish Chemicals Agency investigated the need for an additional ban on microplastics in certain cosmetic products that are not covered by the Swedish prohibition now decided on. It was concluded that further restriction work should take place at EU level. Since then, the Swedish Chemicals Agency has cooperated with the European Chemicals Agency on a broad restriction proposal on microplastics in chemical products including cosmetic products. The restriction proposal was put forward in 2019 and is currently being discussed in the scientific committees at ECHA. A final decision will propably follow in 2020.
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