Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in Arabic ADVERTISEMENTMicroplastics range in size from 5 mm to microscopic levels, and there is scientific evidence that they contaminate soil \u2013 which can harm agriculture \u2013 and that leakage into waterways and the sea leads to ingestion by animals, including fish, which in turn are consumed by humans.According to some scientific studies, the inadvertent consumption of microplastics can pose health risks, such as reduced fertility and cancer.\u00a0The public is aware of these dangers and wants\u00a0the bloc to adopt stricter measures.\u201cI heard that microplastics can even penetrate the cerebral cortex, a part of our brain. When they enter our bloodstream, they seriously impact reproductive health,\u201d said a resident of Athens (Greece).\u201cI believe that the European Union could decide to use less plastic, both in industry and in our daily consumption,\u201d said another resident of Brussels (Belgium).The institutions have just reached an agreement on a new regulation that sets obligations for companies that store plastic pellets on their premises and for those that transport them.”Large companies that move more than 1,500 tonnes per year will have to obtain certification from an independent third party. Small companies that move more than 1,500 tonnes per year will have to obtain a single certification. Small companies that move less than 1,000 tonnes and micro-enterprises will have to issue a self-declaration of conformity,” said Gregoire Lory, who covers the issue for Euronews.Why and how will non-EU operators comply?Each year, the equivalent of up to 7,300 truckloads of plastic pellets are lost to the environment. The European Commission estimates that the new rules should reduce plastic pellet losses by up to 74%. To achieve this, the rules will also apply\u00a0to non-EU\u00a0operators.\u201cCompanies from outside the EU that work on our territory must have an authorised representative who explains how they comply with European standards to each competent authority in the Member States,\u201d said C\u00e9sar Luena, one of the European Parliament\u2019s lead negotiators.Some non-governmental organisations are against the exemptions and delays on implementation, with particular criticism of the more lenient rules for small businesses.\u201cSMEs actually represent the vast majority of the plastics supply chain, accounting for 98% in conversion and 97% in transport and storage,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0Gregoire Lory.Maritime transport will have three rather than two years, as do other companies, to comply with the rules, despite the high level of pollution in the sea. Pressure has come from some member states with significant maritime economic activity.\u201cCyprus, Greece, Malta and Croatia were among the countries that asked for three years because they needed more time to adapt,\u201d the parliamentarian confirmed.Violations of the new rules on the storage and transport of plastic pellets could lead to fines of at least 3% of a company\u2019s turnover in the EU. Governments can also initiate criminal proceedings in cases of serious contamination.Watch the video here!Journalist: Isabel Marques da SilvaADVERTISEMENTContent production: Pilar Montero L\u00f3pezVideo production: Zacharia VigneronGraphism: Loredana DumitruEditorial coordination: Ana L\u00e1zaro Bosch and Jeremy Fleming-JonesADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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