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.

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Lancôme is committed to a more sustainable future

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For a long time, it was thought that luxury brands were disconnected from everyday life. Now, they are determined to fight this preconceived idea and ...

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Sanex: a new water advocate

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Water is an increasingly scarce resource that is very unevenly distributed on the planet. It is therefore important to take care of it. On the occasio...

Monday, March 22, 2021

The three musketeers of recycling

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On the occasion of March 18, 2021, World Recycling Day, L’Oréal, Carrefour and TerraCycle have announced their association and joint actions to recycl...

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Transparency: the new religion of the L'Oréal group

At a time when the Covid-19 has shaken the consumption habits of many people, transparency has become a key notion. A real challenge for the beauty in...

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Durability, I am writing your name

Yesterday it was a trend, today it’s an obligation. No industry is exempt from the green revolution, certainly not cosmetics. Citéo, in collaboration ...

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

BioD-Scent: TechnicoFlor's new tool for calculating the biodegradability of fragrances

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TechnicoFlor reaffirms its commitment to protecting the planet and preserving the environment by taking a new step in its sustainable development appr...

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Weleda: Increasing sustainability

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As a pioneer of German natural cosmetics, Weleda is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. And since it’s not every day that you reach this age,...

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Garnier: one more step towards eco-responsibility

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For the past six months, most players in the beauty industry have been multiplying their actions in favor of nature. The prevailing sanitary climate h...

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Cosmetics industry moving towards upcycled ingredients

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Food byproducts are being increasingly upcycled as raw materials by the cosmetics industry. The trend is gaining impetus as the coronavirus pandemic h...

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

A new sustainable development plan for L'Oréal

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The issue of the environment is one of the major themes of the L’Oréal group. Faced with the climate emergency, this major player in the cosmetics ind...

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Sun products: when L'Oréal reaffirms its responsible commitments

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If there are any cosmetics that are controversial, it is sunscreens. Accused of participating in the destruction of coral reefs, these products are re...

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

BASF is committed to eco-responsibility

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Because the sustainability of raw materials is as important to consumers as the efficiency of finished products, manufacturers are increasingly concer...