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Packaging resembling foodstuffs: the CJEU clarifies the criteria

On 5 November 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) set out the details of a recent ruling clarifying the circumstances in which the packaging of chemical products may mislead consumers because of its resemblance to food packaging. This case law could also apply to cosmetics.

Packaging and packaging waste: three consultations launched by the European Commission

On 14 August 2026, the European Commission launched consultations on two implementing acts and one delegated act under Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste. The consultations are open until 16 September 2026.

Nuon Medical unveils its new connected applicators

Nuon Medical is unveiling three new augmented packaging solutions. These include red light therapy, vibration and massage treatments for the hair, face and body.

Monomaterials: the answer to packaging regulations?

With the EU Packaging Regulation set to come into force in August 2026, and equivalent legislation being introduced worldwide, the data analytics and consultancy firm GlobalData has analysed the latest trends in packaging and predicted the rise of a dominant single-material approach.

ReCosm Coalition: a review after two years of piloting

Following more than two years of a pilot scheme carried out across 45 retail outlets in France, the ReCosm Coalition has published a white paper setting out the lessons learnt from the first collective pilot scheme dedicated to the reuse of cosmetic containers. Conclusion: the reuse of cosmetic packaging is technically feasible, environmentally sound and economically promising, provided it is roll...

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Cosmetic in food-like packaging: Dangerous Liaisons?

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It is a shampoo that looks like a mini-bottle of milk … or a refill of cream that comes in a small bottle like you see some stewed fruit … It is frien...