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Sustainability: more of a prerequisite than a selling pointSubscribers only

Does sustainability still drive sales of beauty products? Not in itself, according to Tom Patton, Director of Product Insights for Western Europe at NielsenIQ. Faced with rising living costs, consumers expect, first and foremost, products that meet their needs at the right price. He spoke on 28 October 2026 in Paris at the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit.

No luxury without sustainabilitySubscribers only

Are consumers of high-end beauty and fashion products concerned about sustainability? Yes, according to Rémy Oudghiri, Deputy Managing Director of Sociovision, the foresight and sociological division of the Ifop Group. He spoke on the subject on 28 October 2026 in Paris, at the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit.

What can we expect from the new Ecocert Sourcing platform?Subscribers only

On October 15, 2026, CosmeticOBS attended Ecocert’s press conference for the launch of its new Ecocert Sourcing platform. Sara Mayor (Director of the Cosmetics Business Unit at the Ecocert Group) introduced us to this new tool.

Consumers looking for products with the European EcolabelSubscribers only

On 8 October 2026, the European Commission published the latest Eurobarometer survey on the European Ecolabel. The survey reveals a positive trend surrounding this label.

Reminder: Entry into force of the Directive 2024/825Subscribers only

On September 27, 2026, the European Directive No. 2024/825 enters into force. It amends the unfair commercial practices to include environmental claims.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Questions about the proliferation of ethical labels in cosmetics industrySubscribers only
The number of ethical labelling schemes in the cosmetics industry is proliferating. Growing consumer demand for eco-labelled products is behind this t...
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Additional efforts needed to reach UN targets on biodiversity awarenessSubscribers only
In 2015 an average of 69% respondents in nine countries say they have heard of biodiversity. 2015 UEBT Biodiversity Barometer shows additional efforts...
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Organic cosmetics companies' 2014 commitment barometerSubscribers only
Cosmébio, the Professional Association of Ecological and Organic Cosmetics, for the first time draws up a Barometer of the commitment of its member co...
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Rinse-off cosmetics: the European ecological criteriaSubscribers only
A European Commission Decision, dated 2007, established the ecological criteria and related assessment and verification requirement for soaps, shampoo...
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Cosmetics and sustainable development: everyone wins!Subscribers only
Beauty and Society: this was one the themes dealt with at the 28th IFSCC congress held on 27-30 October 2014 in Paris, with a whole day of conferences...
Monday, August 18, 2014
Nagoya enter into force in OctoberSubscribers only
With 51 countries now having signed up to its provisions, the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) is set to become legally binding in ...
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Going green to access the Brazilian beauty marketSubscribers only
Brazil is becoming the darling of the beauty industry, capturing the attention of a growing number of international companies. Already the third large...
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Consumption: the sustainable revolutionSubscribers only
For the past 10 years, Ethicity (a sustainable development and responsible marketing consulting firm) has conducted an annual survey to better underst...
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Asia Lagging in sustainable sourcing of cosmetic ingredientsSubscribers only
Sustainable sourcing of raw materials is gaining popularity in the cosmetics industry, however Organic Monitor finds Asia is lagging behind. And quest...
Monday, May 13, 2013
A European method to calculate the environmental footprintSubscribers only
It has just been released by the European Commission, and is in line with the European approach in favor of a "Single Market for Green Products" and w...
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Green chemistry: know moreSubscribers only
Green chemistry, green chemistry: this concept, paradoxical at first sight (how could chemistry be "green"?), is more and more trendy, and could be an...
Monday, November 26, 2012
Sharks threatened with extinction? Subscribers only
The study is titled "The Hideous price of Beauty". It is performed by Bloom, a not-for-profit association, whose mission is to protect the oceans; it ...
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