Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015
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The Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015 is a United States law that prohibits the addition of plastic microbeads in the manufacturing of certain personal care products, such as toothpaste. The purpose of the law is to reduce water pollution caused by these products. Manufacture of the microbead-containing products was prohibited in July 2017, and retail sales are prohibited as of July 2018.[1]
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Long title | An act to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the manufacture and introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of rinse-off cosmetics containing intentionally-added plastic microbeads |
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Enacted by | the 114th United States Congress |
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Public law | Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 114–114 (text) (PDF) |
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Acts amended | Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 |
Titles amended | 21 U.S.C.: Food and Drugs |
U.S.C. sections amended | 21 U.S.C. ch. 9 § 301 |
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