Synthetic Polymer Microparticles are on the REACH restriction list.

Synthetic Polymer Microparticles are on the REACH restriction list.

Synthetic Polymer Microparticles are on the REACH restriction list.Here are some important changes related to textile sector:

Implementation of the Ban on Synthetic Polymer Micro-particles: The amendment prohibits the marketing of synthetic polymer micro-particles with specific size limits. This ban aims to reduce the release of synthetic polymer micro-particles used in textile products into the environment. It is understood that this ban applies particularly to micro-particles used in textiles, especially synthetic fabrics.
Size Limits of the Ban: The amendment defines specific size limits for synthetic polymer micro-particles. Specifically, it appears that this ban may affect textile products containing micro-particles with certain sizes (e.g., 0.1 μm or larger).
Document and Analytical Adequacy: The amendment addresses situations where analytical methods or accompanying documents cannot be used to determine the concentration of synthetic polymer micro-particles. This includes cases where it is not possible to confirm that textile products contain micro-particles of specific sizes, and therefore, the compliance with the concentration limit of the ban cannot be verified.
These changes aim to regulate the use of micro-particles in the textile sector and reduce their release into the environment. This is a step taken to combat microplastic pollution and protect the environment by closely controlling the use and release of micro-particles in the textile industry.