Carbios and Selenis’ enzymatic depolymerization tech makes new biorecycled material for cosmetics

26 Sep 2024 --- Carbios is partnering with Selenis, a supplier of specialty polyester solutions, to produce PETG1 over two years. Made from PET waste, they say the sustainable material can be used...

Bormioli Luigi teams up with Penn State to scale sustainable glass for cosmetic packaging

16 Sep 2024 --- Bormioli Luigi is working with researchers at Penn State, US, to scale and market Lion Glass, an eco-friendly alternative to standard soda lime silicate glass. The Italian glassmaker,...

Illinois to ban single-use cosmetic and toiletry plastic bottles in hotels to curb microplastic pollution

06 Sep 2024 --- The US state of Illinois will ban hotels from using small, single-use plastic bottles containing personal care products starting next summer.Governor Pritzker signed the Small...

Groupe Rocher seeks employee job preservation in perfume production site sale to Arcade Beauty

13 Jun 2024 --- Groupe Rocher is in exclusive talks with Arcade Beauty over its Ploërmel factory. Arcade Beauty produces sampling and packaging solutions in the perfumery and cosmetics industry. “The...

Canada aligns with EU standards in stricter cosmetic labeling for fragrance allergens

03 May 2024 --- The latest amendments to Canada’s Cosmetic Regulations address the need to disclose fragrance allergens on cosmetic labels, aligning with EU standards. This change aims to provide...

Federation of Beauty Companies targets regulatory simplification between France and EU

01 May 2024 --- The Federation of Beauty Companies (FEBEA) is proposing three measures relating to manufacturing and packaging standards and streamlining regulations in the cosmetics sector in...

Elemis and Morro leverage Xampla’s plant-based materials for upcycled single-use cosmetics sachets

18 Oct 2023 --- British skin care brand Elemis and plant-based material brand Morro have partnered to expand Xampla’s consumer brand applications. The collaboration introduces biodegradable sampling...

China enforces technical guideline for children’s cosmetics to ensure safety based on efficacy labels

02 Oct 2023 --- The National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) China has published the “Technical Guiding Principles for Children’s Cosmetics,” which details trade name, formula, labeling...