Estimating the environmental release of Synthetic Polymeric Microparticles from Products

Why

• REACH restriction: SPM use restricted; emissions reporting required by May 2027.
• Gap: No analytical methods available to measure SPM emissions.
• Solution: Draft SPERC-based approach (“E_Calc_SPM”) under development

Objectives

• Identify and evaluate options for quantifying emissions of SPM
• Review E_Calc_SPM concept
• Adapt / amend E_Calc_SPM concept

Timeline and Deliverables

• Timeline: Q3 2025 - Q3 2026.
• Deliverables: Peer-reviewed publication.

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