Microplastics threat poses dilemma for new EU strategy

Leading scientists and conservation groups have said the EU's plastics strategy must include "serious regulation" given the potential impact of microplastic pollution on human health.

The tiny particles – which come from degradation of larger pieces of plastic litter, pre-production pellets used by industry, car tyres, washed textiles and microbeads found in cosmetics – have been found in everything from sea salt and seafood to tap water and honey.

Currently there is no evidence...