Microplastics and the seed industry
Incotec regularly distributes a newsletter with the latest information about microplastics and the seed industry. The newsletter is to keep you informed of the public debate, any updates in regulations and the development of microplastic-free solutions. You can read past editions of the newsletter below or sign up to receive the next editions directly.
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Newsletter 10
July 2023EU parliament vote | EU 2030 targets | Biodegradability testing | Certification

Newsletter 9
February 2023Microplastic definition | Final draft amendment | Exclusion criteria | Next steps

Newsletter 8
June 2022News heard at ISF |Certification | Biodegradation testing | USA view

Newsletter 7
February 2022Microplastic-free vegetable coatings a step closer | Test methods | Are timelines being met? | Might countries deviate from timeline?

Newsletter 6
October 2021New range of microplastic-free film coatings for vegetable seeds | vote by European parliament | restriction scope | other legislative activities

Newsletter 5
June 2021Biodegradability tests | Water-soluble polymers derogation | Are microplastics harmful?

Newsletter 4
March 2021News on timing of regulations | Alternative solutions for vegetables | What's happening outside the EU

Newsletter 3
December 2020First microplastic-free corn coating | Microplastics and seed treatment explained (video) | Coatings for vegetable seeds | Contributors to microplastic build-up

Newsletter 2
June 2020First microplastic-free products available | Are microplastic-free products just a trend? | COVID-19 and timing | Seed safety and environmental safety

Newsletter 1
May 2020The microplastics issue | regulations outside Europe | rate of degradation | impact on costs