The Role of Environmental Law in Resolving the Effects of Microplastic Contamination on Food Security

Abstract

There is a growing concern regarding the prevalence of microplastics in the environment and food chain due to the fact that these particles may compromise the quality of food as well as the general population's health. This study examines the role that environmental law plays in finding solutions for the microplastics' effects on food security from production to consumption. In order to appreciate how microplastics permeate the environment and the food chain, the study first investigates the various forms, sources, and entry points for these materials. It is also investigated how various enterprises and activities affect the amount of microplastics in the food supply.

The investigation examines the potential health risks and nutritional effects of consuming food tainted with minute plastic particles, which eventually accumulate in living organisms. The financial effects of microplastic contamination on the food supply chain are also discussed, with an emphasis on potential costs and losses for the food industry and consumers.

Legal provisions at both international level and international level are examined and discussed as well as strategies for reducing microplastics' impact on food security, and best management practises. In order to address the problem of microplastics in the food chain, it also touches on the significance of stakeholder engagement and public awareness. In order to address microplastic contamination in the food chain, the article summarises the research findings and makes recommendations for legislative measures.