[GA - IN QUEUE] Ban on Plastics In Cosmetics

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Ban on Microplastics In Cosmetics
Category: Environmental | Industry Affected: Manufacturing
Proposed by: Saint Jonas | Forum Thread: Onsite Topic​

The World Assembly,

Realizing that synthetic polymers are used in cosmetic products as abrasives, binders and fillers in creams, peelings or shower gels. Consumers are often not aware that many of their cosmetic and personal care products contain plastics because there is no understandable reference on the packaging. The average consumer does not know that behind "polymethyl methacrylate" or "polyethylene terephthalate" plastic is hidden. Thus, they are subconsciously endangering the environment by buying consumable personal care products and cosmetics containing plastics if these plastics can be spat out or rinsed off.

Concerned that studies show that synthetic polymers pose a significant threat to the marine ecosystem and that marine organisms absorb these plastics. Due to ocean currents, this happens all over the world. In addition, the plastic particles ingested are often highly polluted because plastics bind pollutants like magnets. The effects of synthetic polymers on marine life include physiological disorders and increased death rates. When contaminated seafood is eaten, plastics end up in human bodies.

Stating that cosmetics don't need plastics. This is because synthetic polymers in cosmetics can be replaced by natural substances such as salts or cellulose.

Hereby bans synthetic polymers in consumable personal care products and cosmetics if the contained plastics can be spat out or rinsed off.

Co-authored by Malagga
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For those curious, a voting thread was made for this proposal out of an abundance of caution. With roughly 39 hours to go and only ~23 approvals (as of the time I write this) necessary to make quorum, this has a real chance at a vote next week.

However, as for my vote (and why I'd vote this way if this makes the floor). Against [Non-WA]. This is a blog post that snuck in under the rules because of the operative clause. It's an issue that might actually be worth pursuing, but I think someone else could do a much, much better job legislating on this.
 
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I lack WA in region, but the very concept looks to be a gross overstep of appropriate international law in an area better served either on a national level or broader environmental legislation on an international level.
 
In case anyone was curious, with a little over 24 hours to go, this needs 7 more approvals to make quorum. It shot up 16 overnight.
 
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As of 2:22 PM EST, this proposal has made quorum and should make the floor early next week.
 
I'm for any regulation that tries to fix the mess of the environment. Anyone know what would the cost impact be on the cosmetic industry? My nations economy is often on the verge of collapse :']
 
This proposal has been resubmitted. The new text and title have been included on this thread. If you would like to change your vote, please indicate such.
 
As of 4:40 PM EST, this proposal has entered (re-entered?) the queue and will take the floor for voting (assuming it is not withdrawn again) at Sunday's minor update.
 
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The Vexilian Orca is at constant threat from extermination due to the ignorance of the world. My government has worked tirelessly to reverse the hundreds of years of damage unleashed onto the environment before the Coup of the Comrades.
Continued mass-scale pollution is unacceptable.
 
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