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How the EU Microplastics Ban Affects Glitter
The European Commission's (EC's) ban on microplastics intentionally added to cosmetics went into effect on Oct. 17, 2023. This includes some forms of glitter, individually and in mixtures, which the commission explained in a recent Q&A.
Eco/Sustainable
European Commission Adopts Measures Restricting Intentional Microplastics
Claims/Labeling
Tighter Rules Now in Effect for USDA Organic Seal of Approval
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Companies
ChemForward Methodology Enables Ingredient Consistency and Compatability
With most countries placing the responsibility of cosmetic product safety on manufacturers, nonprofit ChemForward has developed a methodology to create standards for consistency and comparing traditional and natural ingredients.
Eco/Sustainable
Algorithm Formulated to Assess Environmental Risk of Personal Care Products
A research team has recently developed an algorithm to assess the environmental impact of rinse-off personal care products. The algorithm will include a confidential grading process for ingredients.
Magazine
Keeping Cosmetics in Check: Where the Proverbial ‘Buck’ Stops in Botanicals
In this article, the author outlines important questions formulators should ask in terms of background information for the botanical ingredients they are sourcing.
Eco/Sustainable
BASF Offers Range of LowPCF Intermediates for Reduced Carbon
BASF will now offer five chemical intermediates as low product carbon footprint (LowPCF) after analysis revealed their PCFs were lower than those of corresponding third-party chemicals.
Claims/Labeling
How Some Companies May be ‘Blue-washing’ Sustainable Claims
A lack of current U.S. federal regulations on sustainability claims has led to companies making claims of environmental action that are misleading or unsubstantiated.
Magazine
European Regulatory Update: EGD, Packaging and Green Claims
In parallel with the Green Deal, the EU will outline sustainability measures and crackdown on packaging waste, plastics and green claims. This column provides an overview, along with a brief look at microbiome claims.
Methods/Tools
The Estée Lauder Cos. 'Green Score' Method Could Standardize Sustainability
The company published its internal approach to evaluate ingredients and formulas through the lenses of human health, ecosystem health and the environment, in hopes that others might build upon it.
Eco/Sustainable
UK Moves Forward for Take-back Cosmetic Packaging
These schemes would cut down on waste as consumers return product packaging to dedicated collection points.
Eco/Sustainable
Novi Debuts Beauty Platform for Ingredients & Packaging
Novi Connect connects brands, suppliers and retailers on one communication platform to build new products, vet ingredients, order raw materials and access sustainable packaging.
Eco/Sustainable
BASF Purchases 49.5% of Vattenfall Offshore Wind Farm
The Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind farm began construction in July and expects to be fully operable in 2023.