Microplastics in drinking water not a health risk for now, WHO says

WHO says more research is needed to obtain a more accurate assessment of exposure to microplastics and their potential impacts on human health. [AFP]

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday the level of microplastics in drinking-water is not yet dangerous for humans but called for more research into potential future risk.

In its first report into the effects of microplastics on human health, WHO looked into the specific impact of microplastics in tap and bottled water.