Microbeads

Micro-plastics and microbeads (in various commercial products such as facewash and tooth paste) can be hazardous in the long term and microbeads have been banned in various products.

However, plastic glitter that easily falls off decorative objects, such as Christmas decorations or party hats, falls under the ban, as do goods containing microbeads (small plastic beads used in cosmetic products for exfoliation).

In addition, all beauty and body care products must meet the company’s body care standards, which ban more than 180 commonly used ingredients, including phthalates, parabens and microbeads.

The sale, supply and distribution of plastic plates and bowls, plastic microbeads in rinse-off personal care and cleaning products, expanded polystyrene loose-fill packaging and expanded polystyrene trays became illegal in the Territory as of 1 July.

Also check the ingredient list for other harmful ingredients such as triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate, propylene glycol, diethanolamine, parabens and microbeads.

Items already banned under the plan include plastic takeaway coffee cups, microbeads, polystyrene cups, cotton buds with plastic stems and loose-fill polystyrene packaging.

It’s made with ultra-fine microbeads that gently slough away dead skin, leaving your bod ready for the beach.

Oh, and each packet is made in the good ol’ USA, engineered using solar energies, and the products are free of hazardous microbeads.

The government has partially banned microbeads, and a ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds is set to come in later this year.

Fish are fooled by microbeads, which are a similar size and shape to fish eggs.

Last year, a UK ban on plastic microbeads came into play, preventing the tiny plastic particles previously found in exfoliating products and toothpaste from entering waterways and harming marine life.

By introducing these coated microbeads into the site, the bacteria must compete with them in an effort to attach to the host cells.

Modise said the task team had consulted the Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association to get its position on the manufacturing, import and use of microbeads in various products.

The Mail has also campaigned successfully for a ban on plastic microbeads blamed for damaging our oceans, and is now pushing for wider action against all throwaway plastic.