In this country that wears sunscreen may incur a fine of 15 million Rp.

jpnn.com, NGERULMUD – The Government of Palau has a strict nature protection policy. Especially the coral reefs. On Thursday (1/11), the western countries of the Pacific Ocean announced their intention to ban the use of sunscreens.

When the regulation comes into force in 2020, Palau will be the first sunny country.

The sunscreen or sunscreen contains 10 substances that have a negative impact on the ecosystem of coral reefs. The two most active ingredients are oxybenzone and octinoxate. Compared with octinoxate, oxybenzone is much more toxic. These chemicals can inhibit the growth of coral reefs.

"This country has 340 islands with vast coral reefs," said Palau President Tommy Remengesau Jr. quoted by the Associated Press yesterday (11/2).

He did not want the coral reefs of his country to have the same fate as the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, which had lost its colors.

Therefore, Remengesau immediately banned the use of sunscreen. No kidding, he also urged producers in Palau to stop producing sunscreens. In 2020, no resident or tourist can wear sunscreen. In fact, it is not allowed to bring it to Palau.

Offenders will be fined $ 1,000 or approximately IDR 15 million. "This step should be well understood by tourists," Remengesau said, according to the BBC. (bil / c11 / hep)

Source: Jawa Pos