Cosmax to Stop Producing Products Containing Microplastics by 2030

Cosmax announced on the 13th that it has published the '2022 Sustainability Management Report,' which includes plans to cease production of products containing microplastics by 2030.

Cosmax's '2022 Sustainability Management Report'.
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This report presents a roadmap for creating eco-friendly value with a target year of 2030.

According to the report, Cosmax plans to establish a Plastic Initiative by 2030. The Plastic Initiative is an eco-friendly platform involving producers, distributors, and consumers aimed at solving plastic-related issues by expanding the use of eco-friendly materials and facilitating recycling.

To produce cosmetics that are harmless to the human body, Cosmax has newly established the 'CCB (COSMAX Conscious Beauty) system.' This system sets standards by categorizing harmful substances and ingredients based on their impact on human health and natural, environmental, and social harm, and certifies products that meet these standards.

As part of the CCB system, Cosmax plans to completely stop the production of existing products using microplastics smaller than 5mm by 2030 and to discontinue the raw materials as well.

The environmental impact during the production process is managed under stricter standards than allowable limits, divided into water resources, air, waste, and chemicals. Emissions are also continuously reduced using in-house purification facilities.

A Cosmax representative stated, "Cosmax will lead efforts to create shared value by pursuing business and management activities that can spread ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) values worldwide."

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