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Launch of the EcoBeautyScore consortium
Monday, March 28, 2022Sector 36 cosmetic companies and trade associations have come together to launch the EcoBeautyScore Consortium. The aim of the Consortium is to develop an industry-wide environmental impact assessment method and scoring system for for cosmetics products to enable more sustainable consumer choices. With small and large companies and associations from four continents, the EcoBeautyScore Consortium is truly global and inclusive.
Fleurance nature is committed to reducing the environmental impact of e-commerce
Wednesday, March 23, 2022Sector On 14 March, the French Ministry of Ecological Transition announced that 18 new companies have just signed the “Charter of commitments for the reduction of the environmental impact of online trade”, including commitments related to consumer information, packaging, warehouses and delivery. Among them, Fleurance Nature, which is the first cosmetic company to do so.
CSI Thermoformage launches into environmental impact measurement
Wednesday, February 23, 2022Sector The company, an expert in eco-friendly thermoformed packaging, offers to measure the environmental footprint of its products. The objective is to make its customers aware of the positive aspects of packaging that includes recycled materials. Thanks to a recent development, CSI Thermoformage can offer life cycle analyses of its packaging. Eight criteria are taken into account in the calculation (GHG emissions, energy and water consumption, etc.).
Carbon neutrality claims: consultation on a French draft decree
Monday, January 31, 2022France On 20 January 2022, the French Ministry of Ecological Transition launched a public consultation on the draft “Draft decree on carbon offsetting and carbon neutrality claims in advertising”. Its purpose is to set the terms and conditions for the implementation of the communication, on the part of advertisers, of carbon neutrality claims for products and services in order to prevent any risk of greenwashing.
N.A.E. shampoos switch to ecofill
In a concern for eco-responsibility, N.A.E has decided to replace the packaging of all its liquid shampoos. The brand now offers a reusable pump bottle and eco-refills allowing two refills. No more single-use plastic! N.A.E has just announced the introduction of 500 ml refills to replace its 250 ml shampoo bottles. For a simplified use, the brand proposes a 250 ml pump bottle.
Cosmetic industry: what if unity was the key?
Wednesday, November 10, 2021Market The beauty industry has to put on the market products that are safe for health without the manufacturing and sourcing processes compromising the state of the planet. According to Adélaïde Lohio, founder of L’Observatoire Beauté, the best way to achieve this goal is to work in a mutualized way with all the stakeholders of the industry.
Refill project: a small step for man, a big step for Mustela
Certified B-Corp, Laboratoires Expanscience is committed to environmental responsibility. “Our objectives are ambitious. We want to give back to the planet what we take from it. And to achieve this, there is no small gesture, everything counts,” says Mathilde de Montgolfier. “We were already on the alert for the themes of bulk and recharging. Over the years, we saw that these projects were becoming more professional and that certain players were beginning to offer safe equipment.
Aurélie Perrichet: IFRA's new asset
After serving as Executive Director of SNE (Specialised Nutrition Europe), Aurélie Perrichet has just joined IFRA as Managing Director Europe. CosmeticOBS spoke with her to learn more about her ambitions and the roadmap she will lead. CosmeticOBS: Was it a challenge for you to move from the nutrition sector to the cosmetics sector?
symrise-towards-a-more-responsible-perfumery - Headlines
Like many industrial companies, Symrise is concerned about its carbon impact and energy consumption. As a result, since 2020, the electricity used by all Symrise sites comes from 100% renewable sources. The group aims to be 100% climate positive by 2030. Sustainable sourcing “Fragrance creation begins in the fields where the know-how of local communities shapes the most precious materials,” explains the group. And to ensure ethics throughout the value chain, Symrise deals directly with local people.
Beauty Tech: it might be time to jump in?
Since the beginning of the year, Business France has added a string to its bow and supports French companies specialized in beauty tech to conquer new markets. For the organization, this segment represents the future of cosmetics and is already successful worldwide. But for the time being, France is still a bit behind on the subject and is (too) shyly getting started. If there is one thing that no one can deny, it is that French cosmetics shine everywhere.
FEBEA's Plastic Act: an action plan for sustainable cosmetic packaging
AGEC law, “3R” decree, consumer expectations… France is now at the forefront of a global movement to reduce plastic packaging in order to be part of a sustainable environmental approach. The cosmetics sector has already started its ecological transition in this context, mainly through individual initiatives of some companies. The FEBEA now intends to federate and support this movement, and presented its “Plastic Act” and its objectives during a press conference organised on 24 June 2021.
Live By Blue Beauty: Biotherm's sustainability program
Biotherm is a beauty company whose DNA is 100% marine. Through its Water Lover program, the brand supports projects to preserve the aquatic ecosystem. But to go further, Biotherm is launching a new sustainable development plan: Live By Blue Beauty with strong commitments. It will be inaugurated on June 8, 2021, on World Oceans Day. A strong supporter of the seas, Biotherm wants to produce cosmetics that do not have a negative impact on the planet.
Consumer Safety & Cosmetics : 2nd edition
Use of natural extracts, upcycling, reduction of ingredients, reusable, refillable, recyclable packaging… all challenges that require significant research work. Adapting these requirements to new consumption patterns: development of bulk, solid cosmetics, Do It Yourself… accelerated by environmental issues is a major challenge. All these topics will be discussed during this digital event: a day of conferences, hosted by Johann Koullepis.
B.I.O.N'DAYS 2021: How can growth and trust in organic go hand in hand?
The International Business Convention for Organic Products, B.I.O.N’DAYS, an event focused on organic products of the food industry, cosmetics, textiles and household cleaning products from France and abroad, is an international meeting place for anticipating, innovating and discussing the organic products of the future. Organised by the Bio Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cluster and the Drôme Department, its 6th edition will be 100% digital, from 9 to 11 June 2021.
Beautylitic Starter: the complete analysis of a cosmetic formulation in 1 click
“The composition of cosmetics has become one of the main purchasing criteria. Consumers express strong expectations regarding the transparency and irreproachability of formulas, while the cosmetics industry is facing major challenges in terms of sustainability: health, ecodesign, biodiversity,” explains Beautylitic.
Weleda: Increasing sustainability
“It was with great audacity and commitment that our founders innovated 100 years ago, inspired by the deep bond between man and nature. Since 1921, Weleda has been developing natural and organic cosmetics, homeopathic and herbal medicines, as well as food supplements,” explains Weleda.
5th Congress on Regulations and Compliance for Cosmetics
The format of the Congress will be pre-recorded lectures followed by live panel discussions with the speakers. The presentations will available on VOD to registered delegates for a period of one month post congress. The virtual platform will provide delegates with all the tools they need to filter and search for productive connections.
Covid-19 and eco-responsibility
If the environmental issue was already on everyone’s mind, the health crisis has made it all the more urgent and crucial. Since the beginning of the pandemic, consumers have been making their demands in terms of sustainable development constantly heard. With this in mind, Andrew McDougall, Global Associate Director Beauty & Personnel Care at Mintel, presented the data collected by this market research firm during a webinar organized by in-cosmetic formulation on November 17, 2020.
My Luxe Pack: kicks off on November 30th
After several postponements due to the health situation, Luxe Pack is now available in a new digital format… Virtual visitors will be able to discover a selection of suppliers and innovations from around the world. The tool will be launched on the initial date of the Luxe Pack Monaco exhibition. “A dynamic showcase of packaging suppliers exhibiting at Luxe Pack Monaco will be accessible on My Luxe Pack, offering a wide range of products, know-how and target sectors.
CosmeticsDays returns on the theme of eco-design
This congress will present eco-design tools and solutions: sourcing, formulation, process, consumption.
The program for the 17th Sun Protection Conference
These two days of conferences will be organized around four sessions. • Session 1 - The sun’s blessing and curse: shifting views on health benefits, the ongoing skin cancer crisis, and lessons from top public education campaigns. • Session 2 - On-going challenges to our UV filter palette - where are we? • Session 3 - Changes in sunscreen testing and labelling… what can we expect?
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