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<p>We are aware that microplastics enter the marine environment from many sources.
To protect the marine environment, we are introducing one of the toughest bans in
the world on the manufacture and sale of rinse-off personal care products containing
microbeads. This will prevent potentially billions of these tiny pieces of plastics
from entering the oceans. We also have engaged the Hazardous Substances Advisory Committee
(HSAC) to review evidence on microplastics from other sources, including textiles,
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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