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APAC Regulations on Plastic Microbeads in Cosmetic Products Sep 26, 2024
Many countries worldwide have banned or are working to ban microbeads in cosmetics. This article explores the definitions and policy requirements regarding plastic microbeads in cosmetic regulations across APAC countries and regions.

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Thailand Officially Enforced the Cosmetic Microbeads Ban Oct 30, 2020
On January 1, 2020, Thailand ushered in a microbeads ban. From June 28, 2020, all cosmetics with plastic microbeads have been banned from sale...

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China Clarifies Cosmetics Categories Subject to Microbeads Ban Apr 15, 2020
On April 10, China National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued a Catalogue of Plastic Products Prohibited or Restricted from Production, Sale, and Use (Draft) for public consultation, further specifying the specifics of China’s pending microbead ban...

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[Updated] China Releases a National Standard regarding the Determination of Plastic Microbeads in Cosmetics Jun 10, 2021
On May 21, 2021, the Standardization Administration of China released the GB/T 40146-2021 Determination of Plastic Microbead in Cosmetics, which will take effect on September 1, 2021...

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Thailand to Ban Microbeads in Cosmetics Dec 30, 2019
As revealed by Thailand Ministry of Public Health’s (MOPH) notice on Dec.27 this year, the import, production and sale of cosmetics containing plastic microbeads will be officially banned from...

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The Impact of China’s Microbeads Ban on the Cosmetic Sector Nov 21, 2019
China's pending ban on the manufacture and sale of cosmetics containing microbeads is still subject to further refinement. Many cosmetics companies that expected the ban have already replaced microbeads with natural abrasives in their products...

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China to Ban Microbeads in Cosmetics Nov 18, 2019
On Oct. 30, China National Development and Reform Commission officially passed the Catalogue of Guidance on Industry Structure Adjustment (2019 Version), which serves as a significant reference for the design of fiscal, tax, credit, land, import and export policies and is scheduled to be effective from Jan.1, 2020...

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Taiwan to Officially Ban Microbeads in Cosmetics Jun 27, 2018
On Jun 19, 2018, Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan released an announcement banning microbeads in six kinds of products from Jul 1, 2018.On Jun 19, 2018, Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration Executive Yuan released an announcement banning microbeads in six kinds of products from Jul 1, 2018...

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New Zealand to Officially Ban Microbeads in Cosmetics May 30, 2018
New Zealand will completely prohibit the manufacture and sale of microbeads in cosmetics and other products from Jun 7, 2018, onwards...

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Korea Bans Plastic Microbeads in Cosmetics Jul 04, 2017
Korea prohibits the use of microbeads with diameter less than 5mm in cosmetics (especially cleansing products) since July 1st 2017. According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), 22 plastic components are excluded from the scope of microbead. However, Korea requires imported cosmetics containing these 22 components to submit a notification report to KPTA for assessment during customs clearance...

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Australian Minister for the Environment Warns About Dangers of Microbeads in Cosmetics Mar 07, 2016
Australian state and federal ministers met for a roundtable on plastic microbead usage in Sydney earlier last week. Australian Environment Minister Greg Hunt said that the Australian government was taking a “stronger stance” on this “important environment issue”.

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Indian National Green Tribunal Seeks Ban on the Use of Microbeads Apr 06, 2016
The National Green Tribunal is a specialized body to handle environment disputes involving multidisciplinary issues in India. It was established under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 on Oct. 18th 2010. Recently, the National Green Tribunal issued notices to the ministries of environment, water resources and health, asking for their comments on microbeads found in personal care products.

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