Packaging & Environmental

The new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is set to transform how cosmetics are packaged, labeled, and recycled. With stricter sustainability targets, mandatory recycled content, and extended producer responsibilities, cosmetic brands must adapt to avoid non-compliance and reputational risks.

This comprehensive report breaks down the key PPWR requirements, expected implementation timelines, and practical steps for compliance.

Designed for cosmetic industry professionals, this resource will help you navigate compliance challenges, integrate sustainable packaging strategies, and turn regulatory shifts into opportunities for brand differentiation.

Price: £995

The European Green Deal is reshaping the regulatory landscape for the cosmetics industry, presenting both challenges and opportunities. It will impact all stages of cosmetic production from ingredient sourcing, formula development all the way through to claims and packaging. This comprehensive report offers an in-depth analysis of the evolving requirements that will impact cosmetic businesses under the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability and the Circular Economy Action Plan. Current status, anticipated next steps and implementation timing as well as impacts for the business/brand are included for all relevant regulations.

Designed for cosmetic industry professionals, this report provides an essential roadmap for navigating the evolving sustainability landscape while mitigating risks and leveraging opportunities for competitive advantage.

Price: £2295

To comply with the EU Essential requirements under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive and Regulation, companies must compile information on their packaging minimisation to provide justification that their decisions on the specification for a particular piece of packaging takes account of conflicting social environmental and economic factors, identifying a solution right for the product, distribution system and how it will eventually be stored/used. It is important to document the answers to provide evidence for compliance.

This template provides a structured framework to document and justify packaging minimisation efforts in compliance with EU sustainability and regulatory requirements. Designed to help companies clearly demonstrate their approach to reducing packaging waste while maintaining product safety and integrity, the dossier supports transparent communication with regulators, supply chain partners, and stakeholders. It includes sections covering material selection, design choices, environmental impact assessments, and compliance with applicable packaging legislation. Ideal for regulatory teams, sustainability managers, and product developers, this template streamlines the preparation of comprehensive dossiers that meet both legal and corporate responsibility standards.

Price: £795

Our comprehensive questionnaire templates are designed to help cosmetic companies meet the stringent requirements of the European Green Deal, including both the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) and the Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS). Available as two tailored packages, one for formula suppliers and one for packaging suppliers, these templates enable you to systematically collect critical compliance information related to hazardous substances, deforestation, microplastics, PFAs, nanomaterials, and other substances of concern.

By using these templates, regulatory and supply chain teams can efficiently gather consistent, detailed data from suppliers, ensuring transparency and enabling robust compliance with evolving sustainability and chemical safety regulations. These tools are invaluable for companies aiming to align their cosmetic product development and sourcing with the EU’s ambitious environmental and chemical safety goals, while minimising risks and facilitating smoother regulatory reviews.

Price: £295