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Microplastics: Definitions, restrictions, and new notifications

A technical analysis of Regulation 2023/2055 to understand the definition of microplastics and the associated reporting and notification obligations.

Abstract

A technical analysis of Regulation 2023/2055 to understand the definition of microplastics and the associated reporting and notification obligations. The course will also explore the regulatory context outside the EU (Switzerland and California) and discuss potential testing strategies and alternative solutions.

Key Points

  • Microplastics: concepts and definitions

  • Regulation 2023/2055

  • Guidelines in key markets: EU, Swiss, California

  • Ingredients focus: evolution strategies

  • Testing strategy

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4-hour course.

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