County-Level Microbeads Legislation: Next Threat To National Uniformity?
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
If a state patchwork of microbead laws weren't trouble enough, now counties in New York are eyeing their own bans on personal-care products containing microbeads, with Erie County becoming the first to pass local legislation in case the state and federal governments fail to advance their environmental protective measures. Meanwhile, California is approaching the finish line with its microbeads legislation, which could limit replacement options for personal-care manufacturers.