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Extend the ban on microplastics to cover products such as sunscreen & cosmetics

Submitted by Wendy Graham on Friday 12th March 2021

Published on Tuesday 23rd March 2021

Current status: Closed

Closed: Thursday 23rd September 2021

Signatures: 268

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Extend the ban on microplastics to cover products such as sunscreen & cosmetics

Petition Details

In June 2018, microbeads in rinse-off products were banned in the UK, applying to products that immediately washed off after using them, such as toothpaste and face scrubs. We would like to see the ban expanded to cover products that are applied and left on the skin, such as sunscreen & cosmetics.

Additional Information

Whilst the current ban tackles rinse-off products, it does not cover products that are applied and left on the skin, such as sunscreen or cosmetics. This is despite the fact that sunscreens are applied before going for a swim. Over 75% of sunscreen products contain microplastic, and it's clear that the current ban on microplastics doesn't go far enough. Extending the ban to cover sunscreen and cosmetics would significantly reduce microplastic in our waterways, reducing impacts on wildlife.


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