Denmark delays cosmetics microplastics ban after objections

3-Feb-2020
Sustainability Regulatory

The ban was due to be implemented on 1 January 2020, but will now come into force on 1 July

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Denmark has pushed back its ban of microplastics in rinse-off cosmetic products following objections to the original draft.

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