Illinois Proposed Ban on Nonbiodegradable Plastic Glitter

by | Dec 11, 2025 | Cosmetics, Our View, U.S. Regulatory, U.S. State Updates

In a recent post we covered the veto of California Assembly Bill 823 by the Governor, a decision driven by concerns regarding unintended consequences for natural and biodegradable alternatives. Following closely on this decision, the legislation regarding microplastics continues to evolve. On October 21, 2025, the Illinois House of Representative proposed HB 4175, a bill nearly identical to the vetoed California legislation but with specific language referencing and defining ‘nonbiodegradable plastic glitter’.

This proposed legislation targets the environmental impact of microplastics by regulating personal care products.

Key Compliance Dates:

  • December 31, 2029 (Effective Date): By this date, no person shall manufacture or accept for sale a personal care product that contains nonbiodegradable plastic glitter.
  • December 31, 2030 (Sell-Through Date): The bill allows for a one-year grace period for retail. Until this date, vendors may continue to sell existing stock of products containing the banned glitter, provided the stock was acquired and transported into the State before the December 31, 2029, deadline.

While the effective date offers a significant runway for transition, this bill signals a continued regulatory trend across the country toward the elimination of nonbiodegradable plastics in consumer goods.

Our team will continue to monitor the progress of HB 4175 to ensure future compliance.