AUTHORITIES in the United Kingdom have announced a ban on microplastics in cosmetic and personal care products, with the move following a public consultation on the issue.
Affected items include so-called "rinse-off" products such as shower gels, toothpaste and exfoliating scrubs - but not "leave-on" items like make-up or sunscreen.
The necessary legislation will be introduced later this year, with an expert committee set to continue examining whether other products should be included in the ban.
Manufacture will be outlawed from 01 Jan 2018 and sales prohibited effective 30 Jun.
The microbeads are a significant contribution to ocean pollution.
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