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<p>Microbeads used in rinse-off products end up in the marine environment and damage
marine life. The microbead ban will therefore cover the manufacture and sale of all
rinse-off personal care products containing microbeads. While some countries have
opted to ban only those plastic particles added for exfoliating and cleansing purposes,
our objective is to minimise marine microplastic pollution, and therefore our ban
covers all microplastic particles in rinse-off personal care products. It is one of
the toughest bans in the world.</p><p> </p><p>We are aware that microplastics enter
the marine environment from other sources, so we have engaged the Hazardous Substances
Advisory Committee (HSAC) to review evidence on microplastics in other products, and
their chances of reaching our seas and causing harm to marine life. The microbead
consultation also asked for evidence on other sources of marine plastic pollution.
We will use these responses and evidence from HSAC to develop future UK action to
protect the marine environment.</p>
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