{"id":10832,"date":"2023-11-08T12:30:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T11:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interzero.pl\/?p=10832"},"modified":"2025-03-05T15:19:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T14:19:21","slug":"zakaz-brokatu-interzero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interzero.pl\/en\/blog\/zakaz-brokatu-interzero\/","title":{"rendered":"Did you know that glitter has been banned in the EU?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you know that glitter has been banned in the EU?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The European Union has announced a ban on products containing microplastics. The ban on the sale of free-flowing glitter came into effect as early as 15 October 2023, initially applying only to Germany, but there are plans to extend it to the entire European Union. The new legislation bans not only make-up products, but also many other products containing glitter. This initiative aims to counteract the negative effects of microplastics on the environment and human health. Make-up, lip and nail products will gradually be subject to the new rules; glitter present in rinse-off products will be available until 16 October 2027 and in non-rinse-off products until 16 October 2029. In 2030, synthetic polymeric microparticles used to encapsulate fragrances will be banned. In 2031, the ban will extend to granules filling synthetic surfaces in sports facilities. Finally, in 2035, the ban will be extended to lipsticks, nail varnishes and make-up products.<\/p>\n

This decision is part of the European Union's strategy in the fight against pollution and in the ecological transition. The European Commission explains that the new rules are designed to prevent the release of around half a million tonnes of microplastic particles into the environment. Although glitter is a relatively small part of the total pollution, its elimination is of great importance. Virginijus Sinkevi\u010dius, Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, argues that the ban on the deliberate addition of plastic microparticles is a response to serious environmental and human health concerns. Sinkevi\u010dius points out that these materials are already present in nature, as well as in food and drinking water.<\/p>\n

The ban does not include glitter made from biodegradable, organic or water-soluble materials.<\/p>\n

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