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On May 2023, the Council adopted its position (‘general approach’) on the proposed regulation establishing a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products. The new regulation will replace the existing 2009 directive and enlarge the scope to set environmental sustainability requirements for not only energy-related products but almost all Read more…
A working document drafted by the Commission services intending to provide information to national authorities, EU operators, and other stakeholders for the implementation of ‘Deforestation-free’, Regulation, known as Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (referred to in this document as ‘the Regulation’, ‘this Regulation’ or “EUDR”).
On 7 September 2023, producing countries jointly submitted a letter to the European Commission, expressing their deep concern regarding the recent entry into force of the European Union’s regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR). The letter was signed by the Ambassadors of these countries, which include Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Dominican Read more…
The Möbius loop is a self-declared environmental label that denotes recyclability or recycled content, depending on how it is presented. It is used on a voluntary basis and no official body regulates its use.
On 31 July 2023, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation as regards the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) for use by all companies subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This marks another step forward in the transition to a sustainable EU economy. Large companies and listed companies shall publish Read more…
The new “Deforestation-free” Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 aims to minimize the Union’s involvement in global deforestation and forest degradation while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss. This regulation has far-reaching implications for various raw materials used in cosmetic products, emphasizing the need for compliance within the industry.
On 28 February 2023, the European Commission submitted a proposal to the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on packaging and packaging waste. This proposal aimed to address and regulate issues related to packaging and packaging waste within the European Union. It Read more…
On 3 May 2023, the Council adopted its position on the proposed directive aimed at improving product labelling, durability, and eliminating misleading claims. The directive, known as the “empowering consumers for the green transition,” received overwhelming approval from the plenary, with 544 votes in favor, 18 against, and 17 abstentions.
On 17 February 2023, a group of brands and associations from the cosmetics industry, committed to formulating and selling only microplastic-free products, urged the European Commission (EC) in an open letter to accelerate the ban of intentionally added microplastics from all cosmetic products.
On 10 February 2020, the French government signed the Anti-Waste law called, AGEC law n°2020-105 (regarding a Circular Economy and the Fight Against Waste). The law contains more than a hundred articles including new obligations, and prohibitions to be implemented by 2040. These measurements will have a big impact on all sectors of Read more…