EU Proposes Measures to Reduce Microplastic Pollution from Unintentional Release of Plastic Pellets

The “Proposal on measures to prevent microplastic pollution from the unintentional release of plastic pellets” aims to reduce microplastic pollution by 30% by 2030. Risk assessment and self-declaration of conformance are required. Companies processing plastic pellets over 1,000 tonnes per year will also need accreditation. Some businesses, especially SMEs, have less criteria.

On October 16, 2023, EU issued Proposal 1 seeking feedback on ways to reduce microplastic contamination from plastic pellets being released unintentionally. Proposal 2 can be sent prior to December 19, 2023.

Purpose and Goal of the Proposal

Considering the hazard of microplastic pollution on the environment and human health, the EU is working to reduce microplastic pollution from different sources. In line with the European Green Deal, the Circular Economy Action Plan,etc..The present target is to reduce 30% of the microplastic release into the environment by 2030 as set out in the Zero Pollution Action Plan. An overview of EU’s policies and initiatives can be found at Brochure on EU action against microplastic pollution.

Considering the hazard of microplastic pollution on the environment and human health, the EU is working to reduce microplastic pollution from different sources. In line with the European Green Deal, the Circular Economy Action Plan,etc..The present target is to reduce 30% of the microplastic release into the environment by 2030 as set out in the Zero Pollution Action Plan. An overview of EU’s policies and initiatives can be found at Brochure on EU action against microplastic pollution.

EU’s measures to reduce microplastic pollution