Ecoresponsibility

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Implementation of Directive 2024/825: the "Common understanding" for "old stock situations"

Published in March 2024, Directive (EU) 2024/825, which aims to “empower cconsumers for the green transition through better protection against unfair practices and through better information,” is due to come into force on 27 September 2026. The common position on the approach to be taken by supervisory authorities regarding existing stocks that have become non-compliant has just been published.

Impact, comparison, brand and stocks in Directive (EU) 2024/825

During a webinar held on 12 June 2026, Ambroise Pascal, the DGCCRF’s Ecological Transition Officer, and his team addressed the key issues raised by the entry into force of Directive (EU) 2024/825, which aims to combat commercial practices amounting to greenwashing. The final section of their presentation covered claims of carbon neutrality, comparison services, brands and product names, and the is...

Claims in Directive (EU) 2024/825

During a webinar held on June 12, 2026, Ambroise Pascal, the DGCCRF’s Delegate for Ecological Transition, and his team addressed the main issues raised by the implementation of Directive (EU) 2024/825, which aims to combat commercial practices that amount to greenwashing. The second part of their presentation focused on generic environmental claims and future environmental claims.

Sustainability labels in Directive (EU) 2024/825

During a webinar held on 12 June 2026, Ambroise Pascal, the DGCCRF’s Ecological Transition Officer, and his team addressed the key issues raised by the entry into force of Directive (EU) 2024/825, which aims to combat commercial practices amounting to greenwashing. The first major section of their presentation focused on sustainability labels (and the subsequent question-and-answer session).

Everything you need to know about Directive (EU) 2024/825 and unfair greenwashing practices

On 12 June 2026, Ambroise Pascal, the DGCCRF’s Ecological Transition Officer, and his team, responsible for coordinating the transposition of Directive (EU) 2024/825 into French law, organised a webinar to address the main questions raised by its implementation, following discussions with the European Commission to clarify certain aspects, and focusing on unfair practices relating to greenwashing.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Minimalist and refillable: the future of makeup packaging

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According to a recent study by GlobalData, a data analytics and consulting firm, environmental awareness, financial pressures, and increasing attentio...

Friday, February 20, 2026

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 twe...

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Discarded unsold products: the details for the disclosure of information

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As part of the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (known as the “Ecodesign Regulation”), the European Commission was required to define commo...

Friday, January 30, 2026

What does the future hold for palm oil in cosmetics?

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During the 5th edition of the Lipids & Cosmetics Congress, held on January 28 and 29, 2026, a round table discussion was organized on the theme “P...

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Sustainability: trends in 2026

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The Upcycled Beauty Company has just published its latest report. Ingredients, packaging, operations, climate: the document provides an overview of th...

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Biodiversity: a practical Guide from FEBEA

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On 19 December 2025, the FEBEA (French Federation of Beauty Companies) published a second Practical Guide on the topic of biodiversity on its website.

Monday, November 24, 2025

Bulk sales areas: the French Decree has been published

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Decree No. 2025-1102 “on the sales area targets for the sale of fast-moving consumer goods presented without primary packaging” was published in the O...

Thursday, October 23, 2025

The European Commission proposes new “adjustments” for the application of the "Deforestation-free" Regulation

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Already postponed for one year by a Regulation published at the end of 2024, Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, known as the “Deforestation-Free” Regulation, ...

Monday, October 13, 2025

French consumers are in favor of clear environmental labeling for cosmetics

Environmental issues are now a decisive factor in French consumers’ purchasing decisions. According to the GreenFlex–ADEME 2025 barometer, nearly seve...

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

COSMOS is updating its reference framework

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At a press conference held on September 25, 2025, Cosmébio, Bureau Veritas, Cosmécert, and Ecocert joined forces to warn against the excesses of green...

Monday, October 6, 2025

Responsible consumption: French people still poorly informed about the "right amount"

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Recycle, buy local, consume less… but not necessarily use less. According to a study conducted by OpinionWay for Colgate-Palmolive, using the right am...

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Refill: a promise hard to keep?

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Presented as an accessible and effective lever for sustainability, the concept of recharging is struggling to get off the ground. In a recent article,...