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PPWR: the European Commission’s Guidance

On 30 March 2026, the European Commission published its guidelines on the application of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste, along with a FAQ, to ensure the uniform application of the new rules and to address stakeholders’ practical questions.

Minimalist and refillable: the future of makeup packaging

According to a recent study by GlobalData, a data analytics and consulting firm, environmental awareness, financial pressures, and increasing attention to waste generated by the cosmetics industry are transforming consumer behavior in the makeup sector.

Practical guide for brands: sustainable packaging and claims

Cosmetics shelves are now overflowing with “green” promises. Packaging is covered with claims, also known as “claims.” These messages target consumers looking for more responsible products, but sometimes struggle to explain exactly what they cover. If poorly framed, they expose brands to the risk of greenwashing, misunderstanding, and ultimately, a loss of trust. What should we make of these claim...

Cosmetics Deposit Coalition: initial progress report

After two years of work, the “Cosmetics Deposit Coalition” has delivered its first field report on the reuse of containers. Bringing together some twenty brands, distributors, and logistics and washing partners, the collective (led by Circul’R, with 70% funding from Citeo) presented its findings at a round table during Paris Packaging Week 2026.

Cosmetic refills: what is (still) slowing down the switchover

At Paris Packaging Week 2026, Élodie Fisicaro, Sustainable Development Project Manager at FEBEA, presented the findings of a study on refillable cosmetics. The aim was to gain a better understanding of consumers’ expectations, motivations, and barriers in order to accelerate the adoption of these reusable solutions.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Legal protection: cosmetic packaging and its seductive function

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The different functions of packaging correspond to different modes of legal protection. If we consider it under its seductive function, it is a questi...

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

What legal protection for cosmetic packaging?

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Primary or secondary, with technical, seductive and commercial functions… cosmetic packaging involves several professions and represents significant i...

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Legal protection: cosmetic packaging and its technical function

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The different functions of packaging correspond to different modes of legal protection. If we consider it under its technical function, it is to ensur...

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Eco-Emballages: a view on the Green Dot and the new declaration

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In 2012, Eco-Emballages has modified its contributions calculus, introducing a bonus-penalty system with a tougher eco-modulation. How to declare and ...

Monday, July 1, 2013

Triman: a new logo on French packaging

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Mandatory as of 2015, the Triman logo will be applicable to cosmetics products packaging, too. It will show the consumers recyclable packaging subject...

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Packaging, in the Cosmetics Regulation

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The Cosmetics Regulation, implemented in its entirety since 11 July 2013, makes it mandatory to the manufacturers to take into account and declare man...

Friday, October 7, 2011

Glass, a cosmetic material

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Mainly made of silica, it can be recycled ad infinitum. Safe, ecological and sophisticated, it is the ideal material of the packaging of our creams, o...

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Cosmetic in food-like packaging: Dangerous Liaisons?

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It is a shampoo that looks like a mini-bottle of milk … or a refill of cream that comes in a small bottle like you see some stewed fruit … It is frien...