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Minimalist and refillable: the future of makeup packaging
Consumers are increasingly turning to refillable systems and minimalist packaging formats that reduce plastic use while offering long-term value. According to GlobalData, 74% of consumers consider “sustainable/environmentally friendly” features to be essential or desirable when making a purchase, while 73% actively seek out products that reduce packaging waste.
3rd EcoVadis platinum grade for Fedrigoni
With a score of 90/100 following its 2024 audit by EcoVadis, Fedrigoni can pride itself on remaining in the very exclusive club of “platinum” members. Only 1% of the companies assessed by the organization score so highly. In addition to all its sustainable development actions, Fedrigoni has also taken part in the EcoVadis Academy, which offers content dedicated to improving CSR skills.
State regulations in the United States
At federal level, the US FDA is responsible for applying the MoCRA and ensuring compliance with its requirements: • Cosmetic product notification • Registration of cosmetic facilities • Labelling of a contact established in the United States • Cosmetovigilance and reporting of serious adverse events to the FDA The Agency is also responsible for changes to the list of prohibited or restricted ingredients and regulations on allergens.
The opportunities of the European Ecolabel for cosmetic products
“Mobilizing the industry for a clean and circular economy was one of the building blocks of the European Green Deal that at the same time was recognizing the need to empower consumers in the green transition,” Silvia Ferratini said. “In the past years, several initiatives were issued with the intention to empower sustainable choices from consumers.” Silvia Ferratini then cited three texts that she described as relevant to both the European Ecolabel and the cosmetics sector.
The new procedures for export GMPs certificates in France
Decree No.2024-1250 of 30 December 2024 had already set out the details of the transfer from the ANSM to the DGCCRF of the task of issuing certificates attesting to compliance with GMP, indicating that this transfer would take effect on 1 March 2025. It is therefore now the DGCCRF that applications must be sent to, and the Order that has just been published sets out the rules.
No summary judgment for Filorga jars
Plasticos Faca, one of the leading manufacturers of high-end cosmetic jars, supplied Filorga with a “T 65” jar for packaging facial care products for several years. Considering that Filorga was using packaging similar to the T 65 after the end of their collaboration, Plasticos Faca sued it for copyright infringement, unfair competition, and parasitic competition. The Court of Appeals rejected all of Plasticos Faca’s claims.
Smashing It…Sustainably! An interview with Fabien Thi
Our Life Science business ships over 30,000 packages each day. So, how does our SMASH Packaging initiative ensure it’s done responsibly? We caught up with Fabien Thibault, Global Manager of Product and Packaging Sustainability, to find out. Fabien, what is “SMASH Packaging” and how does it help us to be more sustainable? SMASH Packaging is a comprehensive initiative that aims to drive significant improvement in the sustainability of packaging across our organization.
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