The EU's Ban on Glitter Has Officially Gone Into Effect

glamour.com:

: As of October 17, there is effectively a ban on glitter in Europe.Now that the European Commission's microplastics restriction went into effect, is banned, including those used in cosmetics and detergents.

The goal is to find more to microplastics in order to reduce ocean pollution. The restriction is an arm of the that aims to make Europe the world's first climate-neutral continent by 2050.However, that doesn't mean all glitter is banned.

We're talking about loose plastic glitter, like the kind you'd purchase for crafting or . “Only certain types and uses of glitter are concerned, depending on what the glitter is made of, what it's used for, and whether it is loose, trapped in, or attached to an object,” the EU shared in about the ban.The ban initially caused panic among , who reportedly caused before the ban.

However, you can still buy glitter, there are just more rules in place. For example, glitter made from biodegradable, natural, or water-soluble materials is okay, as is glitter made from “inorganic” materials such as metal and glass. (Oh, and snow globe glitter is fine, too, because it's encased in glass.) Glitter beads and sequins that are meant to be sewn on are also covered.It's worth noting though, that based on our reporting and , there may not be such a thing as "biodegradable" or "planet-friendly" glitter.