04 May 2023 --- Member state representatives in the European Commission’s (EC) registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH) Committee have voted to adopt a proposal to restrict or ban synthetic polymers in cosmetics, personal care products and detergents from the European Union (EU). The ban, which will be instated after a lengthy transitional phase, applies to many products, including toothpaste, face scrubs, makeup, fragrances and air care products.
