Microplastics: Legislation & Testing Solutions

Free recorded webinar

Microplastics are defined as plastics that are smaller than 5 millimetres, which can be released into water bodies through inadequate filtration in effluent treatment plants. They are generally added to care or cleaning products to provide abrasive properties however, they are also found in clothing and synthetic materials. Through the process of washing these garments, microplastics can be released into water bodies. In fact, 35% of primary microplastics released into water bodies especially oceans, are from synthetic fibres. Microplastics may also occur as a result of fragmentation of plastic waste and textile fibres, and as by-products of plastic production.

View our 45 minute recorded webinar where our technical experts will guide you through the latest entry in Annex XVII of REACH - intentionally added Microplastics. 

The recorded webinar will help you to understand:

  •  The Legislation
  • Conditions and Exemptions
  • Testing Solutions
  • Q&A with the experts


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Meet your Presenters

Head of Technical

Deva McKenzie

La’Deva is a trained biologist, who started her career specialising in the discipline of microbiology. She joined BLC in 2014 as a Research Scientist within the innovations team. Over the years, La’ Deva’s career has evolved from undertaking biochemical research and development projects for leather and associated materials, to managing a team of scientists and overseeing sustainability consulting projects . La’Deva works with material manufacturing supply chains, inclusive of both upstream and downstream stakeholders, to provide technical support focused on meeting sustainability objectives through research, innovation, testing, and bespoke projects.

Sustainable Chemistry Technical Lead

Katrina Prior

Katrina has worked at Eurofins | BLC for 3 years and is currently the Sustainable Chemistry Technical Lead . She has a background in Chemistry and has previously worked as an Analytical Chemist. Katrina now works with clients to help them understand legislation and technical queries which are applicable to the apparel, footwear and upholstery industry.

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