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  2. Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015 - Wikipedia

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    Other products are not included, for example, other personal care products, cleaning products, and make-up. States like California already had strict bans on microbeads that were designed to avoid loopholes that would allow for harmful substitutes, while other states, like Illinois , banned microbeads, but allowed for biodegradable plastic ...

  3. Biodegradable polymer - Wikipedia

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    Biodegradable polymers have a long history, and since many are natural products, the precise timeline of their discovery and use cannot be accurately traced. One of the first medicinal uses of a biodegradable polymer was the catgut suture , which dates back to at least 100 AD. [ 4 ]

  4. Microbead - Wikipedia

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    Since the act took effect, the use of microbeads in toothpaste and other rinse-off cosmetic products has been discontinued in the U.S.; [75] however, since 2015, many industries have instead shifted toward using FDA-approved "rinse-off" metallized-plastic glitter as their primary abrasive agent. [76] [77] [78]

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    The Halloween tradition of trick-or-treating can turn into a real fright night for children with food allergies and their parents. According to the CDC, approximately 5.8 percent of children in ...

  6. DBV Aligns With FDA On Accelerated Approval For Viaskin ...

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    On Wednesday, DBV Technologies SA (NASDAQ:DBVT) reached a significant milestone with the FDA regarding its Viaskin Peanut patch for toddlers aged 1–3 years. The FDA has outlined a clear ...

  7. FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods - AOL

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    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruits and vegetables, yogurts and dry cereal, part of an effort to cut young kids' exposure ...

  8. Microplastics - Wikipedia

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    After the Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015, the use of microbeads in toothpaste and other rinse-off cosmetic products has been discontinued in the US, [109] however since 2015 many industries have instead shifted toward using FDA-approved "rinse-off" metallized-plastic glitter as their primary abrasive agent. [110] [111] [112]

  9. Plastic bottle - Wikipedia

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    HDPE is the most widely used resin for plastic bottles. This material is economical, impact resistant, and provides a good moisture barrier. HDPE is compatible with a wide range of products including acids and caustics but is not compatible with solvents. It is supplied in FDA-approved food grade. HDPE is naturally translucent and flexible.