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Comparative Analysis of Regulations on Microplastics in Peru and Europe, in the Period 2005 - 2020
Original title: Análisis Comparativo de la Normativa sobre Microplásticos en Perú y Europa, en el Periodo 2005 - 2020
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This Spanish-language paper compares microplastic regulations in Peru and European countries from 2005 to 2020. Researchers found that European countries have implemented more comprehensive restrictions on microplastic-containing products, while Peru's regulatory framework lags significantly behind.
Resumen-La presencia de microplásticos en cuerpos de agua ha ocasionado que algunos países adopten medidas que regulen su uso y producción. Por ello, esta investigación tuvo como objetivo comparar las normativas existentes sobre microplásticos en Perú y países europeos, en el periodo 2005 -
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