02 Sep 2022 --- The European Commission (EC) has released a long-awaited draft proposal on restricting intentionally-added microplastics from various packaging, cosmetics, sports pitches and other general materials. While environmental officials are cautiously celebrating and calling for more stringent guidelines, some polymer experts say the move has zero scientific basis. The proposal contains 58 points relating to microplastic additives in a wide range of products. The overarching intention of the proposal is to create a harmonized European policy on phasing out plastic particles that will avoid the emergence of disparate national approaches – something that could threaten the Single Market.
