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Published on July 8, 2025, the draft Regulation aimed at simplifying “certain requirements and procedures applicable to chemicals” (and the changes it brings to European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009) was officially notified by the European Commission on July 16, 2025. A …

Available online since July 9, 2025, the latest version of IFRA’s Transparency List continues to provide an overview of the ingredients used to create fragrance blends used in personal care products, household products, and fine fragrances worldwide. The new version …

Fragrance house Eurofragance once again ranks among the top 1% of companies worldwide for sustainability, with a score of 82 out of 100. This recognition highlights its 2024 progress in cutting emissions, water use, and waste, as well as its …

Compagnie Léa Nature has become the majority shareholder in Berdoues Parfums et Cosmétiques, by acquiring 60% of the capital previously held by Bpifrance, GSO Capital and Multicroissance. The aim of this acquisition is twofold: to broaden Léa Nature’s scope of …

The EcoBeautyScore environmental rating system was officially launched on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Based on the European Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology, it enables brands to measure and communicate the environmental footprint of their products, compared with those of equivalent …

In two judgments, the European Court of Justice has confirmed ECHA’s decision to classify melamine as a substance which may have serious effects on human health and the environment. On Germany’s proposal, the substance had been identified as a SVHC …

Berlin Packaging has acquired Cosmei, an Italian packaging specialist known for its creative and agile design approach. This move enhances the group’s position in the beauty sector, expanding its portfolio and boosting its capabilities in innovation.

In a press release issued on July 1, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announces that it will prioritize, as an integral part of its work, the support of small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), improving communication with stakeholders and …

FEBEA is rolling out a digital campaign to raise awareness among French consumers about water conservation, highlighting simple actions endorsed by industry professionals.
Under the hashtag #gouttequegoutte, the initiative promotes easy-to-adopt eco-friendly habits such as turning off the tap while …

Faced with the worrying rise in skin cancers, NIVEA SUN has joined forces with France Asso Cancer et Peau to launch an action plan to raise awareness of sun exposure.
Initiated during Mai Violet (a month dedicated to skin cancer …