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DUBLIN - Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc (AIM:SYM) has received regulatory approval from Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency for its d2w oxo-biodegradable plastic technology, the company announced Monday.
The Irish Office of Environmental Enforcement confirmed that d2w products do not fall under the European Union’s ban on oxo-degradable plastics outlined in Directive (EU) 2019/904, which prohibits materials that contribute to microplastic pollution.
In its determination, the agency stated that Symphony’s d2w technology "is classified as oxo-biodegradable, involving both oxidative and microbial degradation processes that result in full biodegradation without leaving toxic residues or persistent microplastics."
The Irish regulator concluded there is "no objection to the distribution of d2w products in Ireland," effectively clearing the way for the company’s technology in the market.
Symphony CEO Michael Laurier said the company sees "no reason why it should not now be sold and used in every member-state of the EU," following this approval from an EU member state.
The regulatory decision distinguishes between oxo-degradable plastics, which are banned under EU regulations, and oxo-biodegradable materials like Symphony’s d2w products, which the company claims undergo complete biodegradation.
Symphony Environmental Technologies specializes in technologies designed to make plastic and rubber products more sustainable. The announcement was made in a press release statement issued by the company.
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