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Reduction, recycling… what's in the EU provisional agreement on packaging?

Reduction, recycling… what’s in the EU provisional agreement on packaging?

As the quantity of packaging waste continues to increase within the European Union, the Council and Parliament have reached a...

New Zealand's EPA updates regulation on cosmetic products to ban PFAS

New Zealand’s EPA updates regulation on cosmetic products to ban PFAS

New Zealand is set to become one of the first countries to ban substances often described as "forever chemicals" from cosmetic...

Deal on urban wastewater: the EU wants the cosmetics industry to pay

Deal on urban wastewater: the EU wants the cosmetics industry to pay

The European Parliament, the Council and the EU Commission have reached an agreement on the revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment...

Ban meaningless say NGOs as EU Court rejects appeal to avoid animal testing

Ban meaningless say NGOs as EU Court rejects appeal to avoid animal testing

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled against German chemicals company Symrise AG, who challenged a European Chemicals...

MoCRA: FDA postpones facility registration and product listing deadline

MoCRA: FDA postpones facility registration and product listing deadline

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced it will delay the enforcement of the requirements for cosmetic product facility...

Microplastics: How the EU plans to reduce pollution by 30% by 2030

Microplastics: How the EU plans to reduce pollution by 30% by 2030

Plastic-based loose glitter and microbeads in cosmetics have been prohibited for sale in the European Union since October 17, 2023. The...

French industry speaks up for octocrylene as health agency calls for a ban

French industry speaks up for octocrylene as health agency calls for a ban

French health agency (ANSES) has recommended that the government ban the use of octocrylene in sunscreen products because of its...

Canada joins countries banning cosmetic animal testing

Canada joins countries banning cosmetic animal testing

The Canadian government officially announced a ban on cosmetic testing on animals. The decision was voted in a budget implementation...

“Industry is not looking for loopholes,” says CTPA about ban on animal testing

“Industry is not looking for loopholes,” says CTPA about ban on animal testing

A recent ruling from UK’s High Court created suspicion among animal rights activists and NGOs that the country could change its policy...

EU REACH Committee votes to ban microplastics from most daily life products

EU REACH Committee votes to ban microplastics from most daily life products

The representatives of the EU member states in the REACH Committee have voted to adopt a European Commission’s proposal to restrict...

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Perfume materials: The Headspace of Togouchi Whisky

Perfume materials: The Headspace of Togouchi Whisky

Tadaka Kainosho, a professor of organic chemistry, founded Takasago in 1920. Since then, the company has become one of the pioneers in...

Innovating in beauty: Core Active Beauty Bases

Innovating in beauty: Core Active Beauty Bases

The beauty industry is rapidly evolving, driven by the increasing demands of consumers for efficacy, safety, and respect for the skin...

Beauty Packaging Innovation - February 2024

Beauty Packaging Innovation - February 2024

The latest Luxe Pack and Paris Packaging Week trade shows have once again focused on solutions aimed at reducing the environmental...

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