Ingredient

Microplastics

Positive in 31 products Neutral in 18 Flagged in 3

What is Microplastics?

Plastic fragments smaller than 5 mm — shed from packaging, textiles, processing equipment and environmental pollution. They have been measured in water, salt, seafood and, increasingly, everyday foods.

Health impact research is young: particles clearly reach human tissue, but dose-response is not yet established, so no regulator has set a food limit. Testing today is a transparency signal rather than a compliance check.

What to watch

Particles can carry adsorbed chemicals (plasticizers, PFAS) into the body.
No established safe/unsafe threshold yet — evidence is evolving quickly.

Sources: Microplastics research

Scout's take

The filter effectively removes over 99.99% of microplastics, which are harmful pollutants that can enter the food chain and affect human health.

More from Scout's analyses

The filter is certified for 100% reduction of microplastics, which are harmful pollutants that can affect human health and the environment.

from the analysis of DuPont TapTec TT Plus HF

Microplastics is present in the formula. Confirm appropriateness with your veterinarian for your cat's specific health needs.

from the analysis of Reveal Pet Food Reveal Natural Wet Cat Food Tuna Fillet with Crab in Broth

No tests available for microplastics, but based on similar filter technologies, an estimated reduction of around 30% is possible. Microplastics can have harmful effects on health and the environment.

from the analysis of Afina A-01 Filtered Shower Head