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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.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Biodiversity: a practical Guide from FEBEASubscribers only
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 publishedSubscribers only
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" RegulationSubscribers only
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 frameworkSubscribers only
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"Subscribers only
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?Subscribers only
Presented as an accessible and effective lever for sustainability, the concept of recharging is struggling to get off the ground. In a recent article,...
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Perfume: six players join forces to test bottle recyclingSubscribers only
Transforming the way packaging is designed, used and recycled is the aim of the pilot project La Boucle Beauté Parfums, launched on June 30, 2025 in o...
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Information on unsold products: an industry position statementSubscribers only
A collective of several organizations representing all sectors of the industry (including Cosmetics Europe) has just expressed its “strong opposition”...
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Is sustainable consumption slowing down?Subscribers only
For the 21st consecutive year, Greenflex and ADEME have presented their barometer of responsible consumption. The results of the 2025 edition show tha...
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Refill, wins you over!Subscribers only
More and more skincare brands are offering refillable formats, but are consumers really won over? The FEBEA commissioned Senseva to carry out a study ...
Monday, June 16, 2025
Discarded unsold products: consultation by the European CommissionSubscribers only
As part of the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (the “Ecodesign” Regulation), the European Commission has just launched a four-week consult...
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