Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council addresses the monitoring and assessment of the impacts of micro-sized litter, including microplastics, in coastal and marine environments. An update of the first guidance on monitoring marine litter has been developed with a view to harmonising methodologies, including in respect of monitoring the presence and distribution of plastic pellets along the coastline. However, Directive 2008/56/EC does not include specific requirements concerning the prevention or reduction of plastic pellet losses at source.
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