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In the context of the trialogues negotiation on the Green Claims Directive, Cosmetics Europe together with 13 other leading industry associations call on EU policymakers to simplify, clarify and streamline the Green Claims Directive to ensure the adoption of a framework safeguarding businesses’ competitiveness.   We firmly support the principle that consumers should have access to clear, transparent, and comparable information about the environmental impact of products. However, overly complex and impractical rules risk fragmenting the EU internal market, creating a disproportionate burden on businesses, and delaying the delivery of crucial information to consumers, undermining the EU’s competitiveness and hampering the capacity for our industry to innovate.    The cosmetics industry calls on policymakers: ✔️To prioritise the introduction of proportionality and legal predictability in the substantiation and ex-ante verification requirements of the Green Claims Directive. ✔️To allow for sufficient transition periods which is essential for companies to adapt to new requirements. ✔️Not to include rules on hazardous substances in the proposal. The Green Claims proposal is not the right regulatory instrument to set up EU legislation around hazardous substances as this might lead to potential overlap with existing legislation (e.g., REACH, RoHS) which already address the safety and environmental impact of hazardous substances. ✔️Exclude from the scope of the Directive, claims which are based on information already regulated in other EU rules to avoid any overlap, for instance, with the Packaging and Packaging Waster Regulation.   Full statement: https://bit.ly/4hUri6L

One year after the launch of the #AntwerpDeclaration, business leaders gathered once again in Antwerp yesterday—this time with 400 business leaders, industry and worker representatives—to discuss the just-published #CleanIndustrialDeal with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Cosmetics Europe attended the event, represented by Director-General John Chave.   The message from the European industry is loud and clear: #DeliverTheDeal   To restore investment, safeguard jobs, and build a competitive & sustainable Europe, we need:   • Immediate action from EU Heads of State • A strong business case for investing in Europe • Concrete steps to restore industrial competitiveness   The time to act is now. Europe cannot afford to wait.

Today, Maxime JACQUES, Senior International Relations Manager, shared insights on the evolution of EU cosmetic allergen labelling requirements at a workshop organised by the Ministry of Industry Advancement and Technology of the UAE (MoIAT) in Dubai. This event focused on the implementation of new cosmetic allergen labelling requirements in the UAE and neighbouring Gulf countries and its impact on manufacturers, traders and consumers. Thank you, MoIAT, for organising this event and bringing together authorities, companies, and Third Party Certifiers to discuss this critical issue.

💡 Did you know that 40% of Gen-Z consumers prefer gender neutral products? Gender-neutral makeup and fragrances, in particular, are becoming increasingly popular among younger generations.   When we spoke to Alberto Hermosel, he shared his experience with cosmetics: “The first thing I do is buy the product I like, regardless of who it’s marketed for, whether I like the fragrance or the formula.” More insights in “The Value of Beauty Alliance (2024), What is the Value of Beauty” report. https://bit.ly/3Cr6UuE 💬 Alberto is one of the 11 individuals that shared their personal relationship with cosmetics with us for the #BeyondTheSurface campaign. Discover the others here: https://bit.ly/3EqxnJj

Last week, in Miami, Florida, United States, representatives from 15 cosmetics and personal care associations gathered for the International Associations Collaboration (IAC) meeting to address key regulatory issues for our sector. This first IAC meeting of 2025 was organised to coincide with PCPC's Beauty Collective Summit which Cosmetics Europe also attended earlier this week. Congratulations Personal Care Products Council for hosting such a successful event. Cosmetics Europe was represented by Maxime JACQUES, Senior International Relations Manager and John Chave, Director-General.

Today, Gerald Renner, our Technical Regulatory & International Affairs Director shares a presentation on the current EU regulatory landscape and the regulations impacting the cosmetics and personal care sector at the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) 2025 Ingredient Export Compliance and Trends Conference in Guangzhou, China

📖 Wednesday read: The Parliament Magazine has published an article covering the Cosmetics Europe event hosted in December 2024 by esteemed Members of the European Parliament, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne and Elżbieta Łukacijewska in Strasbourg. Dive into the article to see how industry and policymakers can contribute to shaping policies that not only promote economic growth but also address environmental and social challenges.

The European Commission has unveiled its 2025 Work Programme, highlighting key policy proposals for the upcoming months. As a leading industry in Europe, the cosmetics and personal care sector is committed to collaborating closely with policymakers. Our goal is to ensure that legislations foster a simplified regulatory framework, enhancing competitiveness. We will particularly focus on the Simplification Package, the Clean Industrial Deal and the Chemicals Legislation. Find out more about the Commission Work Programme here: https://bit.ly/4gBY2jJ

Vivid and rich exchanges last week during the kick-off roundtable organised by Commissioner Dombrovskis regarding the Simplification Omnibus(es). Industry experts shared their concerns about the inconsistencies and disproportionate burdens placed on companies, particularly SMEs in Europe. There was a strong call for a step-wise approach, alignment between the different pieces of legislation, and an emphasis on the implementation of global standards. Cosmetics Europe stands firmly by our sector’s businesses to help them thrive in this evolving landscape and support them in their sustainability reporting efforts. Furthermore, we eagerly await the new European Commission's efforts to address other inconsistencies in existing legislation. It is essential for European businesses to remain competitive while complying with the sustainability transition agenda.

The Cosmetics Europe’s Double Plate Method (DPM) is a fully vitro Sun Protection (SPF) test method which is an alternative to the currently used in vivo international standard. Now that the DPM is a recognised standard, manufacturers can test the efficacy of sun protection products with the DPM in Europe and other regions of the world. Learn about the method's benefits⬇️ Article from CosmeticsDesign by Kirsty Doolan