2026/2524(RPS)ENVI

REACH Restriction on Synthetic Polymer Microparticles Regulation

Commission Regulation amending Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards synthetic polymer microparticles

Last activity: 21 Jan 2026

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Latest: Referred to committee, 21 Jan 2026.

21 Jan 2026
- Referred to committee

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Commission proposal to amend Annex XVII of REACH (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) to restrict synthetic polymer microparticles. The change would add these intentionally added microplastics to the EU's list of restricted substances, affecting manufacturers, importers and downstream users of products containing them. It is at Commission proposal stage; no application date is set in the file.

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