First wave of the ban
Rinse-off cosmetics
- Cosmetics (rinse-off)
- Shampoos
- Shower gels
- Exfoliating (scrub) products
- Toothpastes
- Soaps
Exemption: Products containing SPM for fragrance encapsulation have until 2029.
Microplastics – ban implementation timeline
The microplastics ban in Serbia
The ban on microplastics does not apply uniformly to every affected product type. Different product categories have different deadlines. Here you will find a simple overview of all the deadlines and the product types they cover.
Entry 78 · Rulebook on Restrictions and Bans, Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia No. 90/2025
Stay within the law
Timeline overview
Entry 78: implementation timeline of the bans, from the first wave to the final deadline.
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Second wave of the ban
Detergents and maintenance products
- Detergents
- Cleaning products
- Waxes
- Polishes
- Air fresheners
Agriculture and horticulture
- Fertilising products
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
Exemption: Plant protection products (pesticides) and biocides have until 2031.
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Third wave of the ban
Fragrance encapsulation
- Fragrance encapsulation
- Microcapsules
Leave-on cosmetics
- Leave-on cosmetics
- Creams
- Lotions
- Deodorants
- Sun protection
- Make-up
Medicines and medical devices
- Medicines
- Medical devices
Exemption: Lip and nail products have until 2035.
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Fourth wave of the ban
Plant protection and biocides
- Pesticides
- Insecticides
- Fungicides
- Herbicides
- Biocidal products
- Treated seed
Sports pitches
- Sports pitches
- Artificial turf – infill material
- Athletics tracks
Note: Sports pitches are an often overlooked sector with a large environmental impact.
- 2031–2035
Mandatory labelling
Products covered
- Lip products
- Nail products
- Make-up
Mandatory statement on the packaging:
“This product contains microplastics”
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Final deadline
Lip and nail products
- Lip make-up (lipstick, gloss)
- Nail polish
- Nail gel
- Nail hardeners
Why the longest deadline?: These are technically the hardest products to find alternatives for that keep the same performance and safety.
Reporting obligations
Besides the ban deadlines, Entry 78 introduces annual reporting on SPM, as well as reporting at the request of the competent authority.
Suppliers for professional and general use
- Who
- Suppliers of products containing SPM (derogations under points 4b, 4g, 4d and point 5)
- Deadline
- 31 March every year
- What
- Description of the end use, polymer identity, emission estimate, reference to the derogation
Manufacturers and professional users of pellets and powders
- Who
- Manufacturers and users of SPM (pellets, flakes, powders) for plastics
- Deadline
- 31 March every year
- What
- Description of the use, polymer identity, emission estimate, reference to the derogation
Other manufacturers and professional users of SPM
- Who
- All other manufacturers and users of SPM
- Deadline
- 31 March every year
- What
- The same content as for 2028
Reporting on request
- Who
- Manufacturers, importers, industrial downstream users
- Deadline
- 7–30 days from the competent authority’s request
- What
- Polymer identity, function in the products, enough information to identify it
This guide is for educational purposes. For specific cases, consult a licensed chemicals adviser.
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