Regulations & Certifications
News on regulations and upcoming evolution in government impacting the beauty industry
TechnicoFlor presents FlorIndex 2.0, the evolution of its eco-score for assessing the environmental and societal impact of fragrance formulas
TechnicoFlor unveils FlorIndex® 2.0, the evolution of its pioneering tool for assessing the environmental and social impact of fragrance formulas.
Green Beauty Claims Watch
This week, Cosmed held its regulatory summit. re-sources caught up with ARPP (French authority on advertising) and DGCCRF (Consumer Protection Authority) to understand the do's and don'ts of green claims.
COSMED Regulatory Congress 2026: Two Days to Stay Ahead of Cosmetics Regulation 1–2 April 2026
In Presence in Paris or on Live Streaming
Arkive Launches Automated Digital Product Passport Platform for Cosmetics with Real-Time CO₂ & LCA Reporting
With Product Passeport requirementsncoming soon in Europe, Arkive develops a tool to help fast-track the process.
TechnicoFlor makes fragrance carbon footprint more accurate
Being sustainable is great, but if you don't measure progress, you may as well remain silent. TechnicoFlor, the French fragrance House, has developed a specific tool to measure the carbon footprint of fragrance formulas. Called Global ScenTrack®, this methodology enables the calculation of the carbon footprint of fragrance
Verescence’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Verescence, a global leader in luxury glass packaging for the perfumery and cosmetics industry, reaches a new milestone in its contribution to fighting climate change. Following the initial validation of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets in 2022 by SBTi under the "Well Below 2°C" (WB2C)
EcoBeautyScore Tool launches to democratise environmental impact assessment and scoring
EcoBeautyScore officially launches its innovative product scoring tool, providing the cosmetics industry with a common, user-friendly, science-based method to calculate the environmental impact and associated score of products. This new tool, developed by the EcoBeautyScore initiative in collaboration with sustainability software provider Pilario, empowers cosmetics and personal care brands to
Metsä Board updates its sustainability targets
Metsä Board has updated its strategic sustainability targets for 2030. The update includes changes to existing and new targets focusing on areas such as logistics emissions, personnel diversity, and occupational safety. The previous update to the targets was made two years ago when measures improving the biodiversity and health of
What does the PPWR means for the Beauty Industry
It was expected at the end of 2024 and was actually published on the 22nd of January 2025. The European Union has officially adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), pushing forward sustainable packaging legislation. The PPWR is set to enter into force on February 11, 2025, with its
Is ESG reporting necessary?
ESG reporting is becoming increasingly crucial for business. It helps them demonstrate transparency, manage risks, and attract clients and investors. More companies globally are looking for compliant suppliers of beauty solutions, and ESG reporting is part of the compliance. An ESG reporting is also a statement demonstrating commitments to sustainability
Cosmetic Regulations: Green of Organic Labels & Certifications
From Cosmos, Soil Association, B-Corp, EWG and others what are the different certifications for "greener" cosmetics and how do they work. A full recap of the current certifications in Beauty
Good Face Project Announces Regulatory Services
The Good Face Project, the beauty industry’s leading AI formulation and regulatory technology, adds regulatory services offering to enhance its capabilities as a technology-first, full-service regulatory compliance partner. As regulatory compliance continues to increase in complexity, the regulatory function has become a significant bottleneck for new product development. Good