Call For End To 'War On Face Wash' Comes Late For US
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Study findings show that plastic microbeads' presence in water is minimal where fish actually feed, and fish aren't attracted to them regardless, a University of Michigan professor and research director suggests in a recent op-ed published by The Detroit News. The ingredients' use in cosmetics is already banned in the US, but European member states are exploring similar regulations and pushing for EU-wide action.
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