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, January 18, 2022

EcoVadis: platinum medal for Firmenich

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Firmenich, a Swiss fragrance and flavor company, has been awarded the “platinum” EcoVadis certification with a score of 88/100. This good result allow...

Monday, January 17, 2022

Patyka obtains the "confirmed" level of the Engagé RSE label

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The cosmetics brand has just obtained the “confirmed” grade of the Engagé RSE label issued by AFNOR. This level of certification rewards the integrati...

Monday, January 10, 2022

Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress 2021: FEBEA's Q&A - AGEC law chapter

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As every year, at the end of the Cosmetic Valley Perfumes & Cosmetics Congress held on December 1st and 2nd, 2021, the entire FEBEA team answered ...

Monday, January 10, 2022

N.A.E. shampoos switch to ecofill

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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 bottl...

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

European Commission Recommendation for the use of the environmental footprint methods

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On 30 December 2021, the Commission published in the Official Journal of the European Union its new Recommandation on the use of the Environmental Foo...

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Coty France announces a new sustainable development strategy

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The group has just announced its ambition to pursue a more sustainable policy. Coty is going to market more nature-friendly packaging and cosmetics in...

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Reminder: ban on the destruction of unsold non-food items on 1 January 2022

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In a communication dated 10 December 2021, Barbara Pompili, French Minister for Ecological Transition, reminded economic actors of the evolution of th...

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Sustainability: Chinese consumers' beliefs and desires

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China is currently one of the most polluted areas in the world… but also one of the countries where sustainable development policies are the most adva...

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Veolia supplies L'Oréal with recycled plastic to promote the circular economy

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Making cosmetic packaging with recycled plastic can avoid between 50% to 70% of CO2 emissions compared to a standard bottle. Veolia and L’Oréal have j...

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Nivea launches an eco-refill for its soaps

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Now it’s the turn of the Beiersdorf Group’s star brand to offer a refill solution for its liquid soap ranges. At the crossroads between bulk and refil...

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Shiseido commits to the preservation of the oceans

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In early 2021, Shiseido Company announced a partnership between the group’s eponymous brand and the World Surf League (WSL) as part of the “We Are One...

Monday, November 29, 2021

LESS, a CITEO guide to reduce packaging

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For the same material, less packaging always means less environmental impact. But reaching this goal may not be easy. This is why CITEO is offering LE...