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, October 17, 2023

Global Bioenergies awarded bronze rating by EcoVadis

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EcoVadis, a platform for assessing corporate sustainability, has just awarded Global Bioenergies a bronze medal for its CSR performance. The company i...

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Do the French buy in a sustainable way?

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In the face of environmental urgency, are consumers changing their habits and turning to more sustainable alternatives? To answer this question, Retai...

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Environmental claims: agreement between the European Parliament and the Council

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The Parliament and the Council have reached a provisional agreement on the new rules proposed by the European Commission, which would amend the Unfair...

Monday, September 25, 2023

Urban waste water treatment: Cosmetics Europe expresses concern following the vote on the ENVI Committee report

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Following the vote on 20 September 2023 by the European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) on the draft r...

Monday, September 18, 2023

What do eco-consumers want?

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Sustainability is a central issue these days. For the fifth year running, Kantar Worldpanel has published its “Who cares, who does” report, detailing ...

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Expanscience publishes its first mission report

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Laboratoires Expanscience became a “company with a mission” in 2021. Two years later, the company unveils its first results and provides a progress re...

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Bulk sales: the French Decree has been published

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Decree no. 2023-837, published in the Official Journal of the French Republic on 31 August 2023, establishes the list of products that may not be sold...

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Silab again awarded Platinum grade by EcoVadis

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A new honor for the raw materials supplier. The company has been awarded Platinum status (the highest) thanks to its good CSR practices. Silab thus re...

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Changes to EU eco-label criteria for cosmetics

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Published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 26 July 2023, Commission Decision 2023/1540 amends the EU Ecolabel criteria for cosmetic pr...

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

The French and their commitment to the environment

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Preserving the environment is a battle that concerns every individual. And while the smallest daily gesture is important, not all consumers are equall...

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

LVMH aims to reduce water consumption

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Committed to a strategy of sustainability (Life 360 program), the group has announced its intention to reduce its water footprint by at least 30%. To ...

Thursday, July 13, 2023

The Green Impact Index Consortium announces the publication of AFNOR SPEC 2215

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Presented as “the first guide to displaying the environmental and societal impact of cosmetic products, food supplements and family health and well-be...