Europe
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...
Romania is introducing a deposit-refund scheme for plastic bottles
With Europeans generating packaging waste on an unprecedented scale, the roll-out of plastic deposit-refund schemes is gathering pace...
Textured hair in France: in the spotlights like never before
The haircare sector in France is in a state of upheaval; the range of products on offer is specialising, putting the spotlight on lines...
Eigenmann & Veronelli inaugurates its new application laboratory in Milan
The distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients inaugurated in Milan, at the end of October its new application laboratory...
EU packaging waste generation sees biggest increase in 10 years
While the amount of food wasted in Europe in 2021 remained stable according to official figures, estimated at 131 kg per capita,...
Bulgari Parfums expands travel retail footprint with new counters in Rome
The high-end perfume brand has added two Roman point of sales to its lists of travel retail counters across the European continent....
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...
Pulpe de Vie: the French upcycling pioneer brand expands in Europe
Boosted by a new successful fundraising last March, the brand specialized in organic skincare made from downgraded fruit is...
L’Oréal Groupe opens upsized UK headquarters in White City
As it celebrates 90 years in the UK, L’Oréal Groupe has moved all 1,000+ head office employees to a new and upsized head office in...
Paris Packaging Week announces a fully booked edition on January 17 & 18, 2024
ADF, PCD, PLD and Packaging Première Paris, the four show featured in the Paris Packaging Week, will open their doors on January 17...
