Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 “on the making available on the Union market and the export from the Union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation” states, in its Article 15, that the European Commission may develop guidelines in order to facilitate its harmonized implementation. This Guidance document has just been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

On 13 November 2024, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced that it had updated its Guide on the application of the CLP Regulation (on classification, labelling and packaging), to include the new hazard criteria of endocrine disruptors, PBT/vPvb and PMT/vPvM substances.

With 2024 drawing to a close, it’s time for the trend agencies to give their predictions for the months ahead. The Euromonitor agency has just published its report for 2025. On the agenda for the coming months: a desire on the part of consumers to prioritise their well-being and keep an eye on their finances.

While France is renowned abroad for its gastronomy, heritage and monuments, it is also renowned for its expertise. A recent OpinionWay survey for CCI France highlighted the fact that French cosmetics have particularly good press in other countries around the world.

Whether it’s synthetic or plant-based, there’s no escaping retinol this autumn! This active ingredient is omnipresent in new anti-ageing face care products.