Digital Product Passports, Data Centers and Double-Standards
The EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), is setting the stage for Digital Product Passports (DPPs). While they are
Regulatory & Compliance
Policy analysis, trade regulations, global certifications, and legal frameworks shaping the future of the beauty industry.
Beauty Emissions and the Carbon Trust
“Beauty emissions” is hardly a pretty term, yet the Carbon Trust cites a British Beauty Council survey that shows 41%
Scientists Prove Recycling Increases the Toxicity of Plastic. Now What?
Post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR) may be better for waste reduction, but PCR plastic does not reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals
Why Green Chemistry is Booming in the U.S.
If the U.S. government isn’t forcing brands to be sustainable like the EU does, why then is green chemistry growing
The Little Red Rabbit (小红兔) Digital Certification Program Launches in November 2026
As discussed in the previous article, “Why China Skipped the Western Eco-Logo Era,” prior to the advent of the smartphone,
Waterless Beauty and the EU Green Deal
Is Europe running out of water? In short–no; however, with the growing popularity of independent and niche beauty brands launching
The EU Just Banned Vague Green Claims — And ‘Clean Beauty’ Is Caught in the Net
Starting September 27, 2026, the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/825, or ECGT) takes full
The Great Zinc Pyrithione Divide: Banned Abroad, on Shelves at Home
If you needed proof that beauty regulations are a global patchwork, look no further than the recent recall of Pilgrim