Ecoresponsibility

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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.

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.

Discarded unsold products: the details for the disclosure of information

As part of the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (known as the “Ecodesign Regulation”), the European Commission was required to define common details for the disclosure of information regarding discarded unsold consumer products and a common disclosure format. This has now been done, with the publication of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2 on February 10, 2026.

What does the future hold for palm oil in cosmetics?

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 “Palm oil: what does the future hold?” Hervé Plessis, CEO of Stéarinerie Dubois, Philippe Guariloff of Chanel, Julie Cortal of Nopalm Ingredients, Antoine Piccirilli, Scientific Director of La Fabrique Végétale, and Marie-Odile Hecht, Director of Cosmo...

Sustainability: trends in 2026

The Upcycled Beauty Company has just published its latest report. Ingredients, packaging, operations, climate: the document provides an overview of the levers activated by brands in response to environmental pressure.

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,...