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AB 823 would ban plastic microbeads and microplastic additives in rinse-off products; health and water groups co-sponsor
Summary
Assemblymember Berner's AB 823 seeks to ban sale of non-rinse-off personal care products and cleaning products that contain plastic microbeads and microplastic fillers beginning in 2029; supporters cited presence of microplastics in water, fish and human tissues and urged source control to avoid costly drinking-water treatment.
Assemblymember Berner presented AB 823 (Protecting Californians from Toxic Plastic Microbeads Act), which would ban the sale of non-rinse-off personal care products and cleaning products that intentionally include plastic microbeads and microplastic particulate beginning January 1, 2029.
Andrea Ventura of Clean Water Action and Nancy Biermeier of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners testified in support.…
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