However, plastic glitter that easily falls off decorative objects, such as Christmas decorations or party hats, falls under the ban, as do goods containing microbeads (small plastic beads used in cosmetic products for exfoliation).

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/2023/10/22/glitter-ban-european-commission/

In addition, all beauty and body care products must meet the company’s body care standards, which ban more than 180 commonly used ingredients, including phthalates, parabens and microbeads.

Source: https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=314157

“Penguin colonies have been impacted due to the changes in temperatures on the Antarctic Peninsula, which we’ll learn about, and microbeads have been discovered in the ocean there.

Source: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23408652.southampton-man-heads-antarctica-see-effects-climate-change/?ref=rss

The sale, supply and distribution of plastic plates and bowls, plastic microbeads in rinse-off personal care and cleaning products, expanded polystyrene loose-fill packaging and expanded polystyrene trays became illegal in the Territory as of 1 July.

Source: https://the-riotact.com/probing-the-polls-new-stadium-dreams-and-the-great-plastic-bag-dilemma/681016