Europe
EU countries back stricter rules to curb microplastics pollution
EU countries on Tuesday, December 17, backed plans to curb plastic pollution by toughening rules for companies using the pellets that...
France advocates for enhanced sunscreen labelling rules in the EU
France has submitted its recommendations to the European Union to enhance consumer information on sunscreen products. The key measures...
TEN and Grolman sign distribution agreement for Western Europe
The Germany-based international distributor of specialty ingredients has formed a partnership with TEN (The Eternal Nature), a Korean...
CTPA unveils plans to boost UK’s beauty industry at Parliamentary reception
The UK trade association unveiled its ‘Agenda for Government’ at a formal reception in the Houses of Parliament on 3 December. The...
End-of-year shopping: Europeans’ overall spending on the rise
In Europe, spending for the holiday season is expected to rise this year. As the year draws to a close, Black Friday has launched the...
Marionnaud Group announces strategic reorganisation, Gabriele Betti departs
Marionnaud Group announced on Friday, November 15, an organisational transformation, aimed at strengthening its position as a leading...
DFS to close its iconic department store in Venice, Italy, in 2025
The Duty Free Shoppers (DFS) Group, the Hong Kong-headquartered travel retailer controlled by luxury giant LVMH, announced on Friday,...
UK regulator closes investigation into Unilever environmental claims
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has closed an investigation into environmental claims made by the global consumer brand...
6% of tested cosmetics contain persistent pollutants, according to ECHA
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) said on Wednesday October 30 that it had found banned chemicals in a significant part of cosmetic...
Paris Packaging Week returns in 2025 in an expanded format
Paris Packaging Week returns on January 28 and 29, 2025 with a reinvented show and an expanded show-floor rich in Hall 1 of the Porte de...
