Uncertainties related to leave-on cosmetics’ microplastic releases to the environment, and the costs industry would face in removing microplastic from such products, “do not allow for SEAC to conclude whether other options would be more appropriate than a ban,” the European Chemicals Agency’s Socio-Economic Analysis Committee says in a 1 July draft opinion.
Banning the use of intentionally added microplastic in cosmetics could saddle industry with up to €15bn in costs over 20 years, the European Chemicals Agency’s Socio-Economic Analysis Committee says.
The SEAC issued a draft opinion on the ECHA’s microplastic restriction proposal on 1 July, embracing the agency’s vision...