California prepares to add microplastics to Candidate Chemicals List on Oct. 1

Sep 30, 2026

California is getting ready to add microplastics to its Candidate Chemicals List, marking another step in the state’s decade-long attempt to address plastic pollution. The designation does not immediately limit products but starts a regulatory process that involves public comment and formal review.

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