Biodegradable Glitter vs Edible Glitter: Not the Same Question
Is biodegradable glitter the same as edible glitter? No, and confusing the two is how the wrong product ends up on food. "Biodegradable" describes what a material does in the environment. "Edible" describes whether a person may swallow it. They are answered by different rules and proven by different documents. The European microplastics restriction — Commission Regulation 2023/2055, in force since 17 October 2023 — targets synthetic polymer microparticles at 5 millimeters and under, expressly exempts food, and excludes polymers containing no carbon atoms. It was never a food rule. The US food…
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