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US Senate Considers State-Level EPR Recycling Programs While Mulling Federal Role
The US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discussed state extended producer responsibility programs with stakeholders including S.C. Johnson & Son at a 6 March hearing to consider what the “proper role” of the federal government should be to address the plastic waste crisis. Two recycling bills passed the Senate a week later that could help set the stage.
Hawaii Contemplates Measures To Increase Access To Sunscreens Following Sunscreen Bans
Hawaii looks to “ease the burden” of finding reef-safe sunscreens by distributing it to sunseekers at beaches. The proposed legislation comes roughly three years after the Aloha State began prohibiting sale of oxybenzone- or octinoxate-containing sunscreen products due to concerns about potential harm to coral.
Where Is Science (And US EPA) On Sunscreen Ingredient Environmental Hazards?
The US Environmental Protection Agency “is not currently planning a full scope ERA that would include the fate and distribution of UV filters in the environment because the data are currently not available to do so in a defensible manner,” an agency spokesperson said.
Historic UN Treaty On Plastic Pollution Targets Cosmetic ‘Nano-Plastics’ At Zero-Draft Stage
The United Nations treaty on plastics pollution, considered ‘the most important climate deal since Paris,’ stands to have a direct impact on the cosmetics industry, potentially by targeting intentionally added nano-plastics in addition to microplastics in cosmetics, says attorney Melissa Kopolow, who spoke at the Personal Care Products Council’s annual meeting in Miami on 27 February.
Over The Counter 20 Feb 2024: AESGP’s 60th Birthday Celebrations In 2024 Including Annual Meeting, With Jurate Švarcaite
The Association of the European Self-Care Industry celebrates its 60th birthday this year. In this episode, we catch up with AESGP director general, Jurate Švarcaite, to find out how the association will mark the occasion, including at this year’s Annual Meeting in Brussels in June. AESGP Annual Meetings are an excellent way to find out what the key issues and trends are impacting the European consumer health industry, and this one will be no different. We talk through some of the key themes of this year’s conference. Sustainability continues to be a mega-trend, closely followed by digitalization and artificial intelligence. With its wide-ranging footprint across OTC medicines, food supplements and self-care medical devices sectors, the consumer health industry is facing an avalanche of regulations, and the AESGP continues to be an effective advocate for its stakeholders, alongside adjacent industry partners.
Infographic: EU Sustainability Legislation All In One Place
The EU Green Deal brings with it numerous directives, strategies and frameworks which consumer health companies operating in the region must work out how to navigate. To assist companies facing this regulatory storm, HBW Insight has produced an infographic which brings together in one place the main EU legislation supporting the Green Deal.
EU Medicines And Cosmetics Industries Set To Pay At Least 80% Of Wastewater Treatment Costs
The EU's revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive is one step closer to implementation thanks to provisional agreement between the European Parliament and Council. In line with the “polluter pays” principle, producers of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics should contribute at least 80% towards the costs of removing micropollutants from wastewater through quaternary treatment, the legislative bodies agree.
Sanofi Joins Push For Plastic-Free Blister Packs
An initiative seeking to bring to market a sustainable, scalable alternative to plastic blister packs for consumer health products has secured backing from Sanofi.
Global Political Winds May Change, But Beauty Focus On Impact And Sustainability Is Here To Stay
Whether it’s called ESG, impact and sustainability, or any other name, the relationship between beauty brands and the people and planet affected by their products and operations is a serious consideration for a coveted class of young consumers. “I don’t think political pressure against the term ESG can counteract a 15-year-old on TikTok,” says attorney and Source Beauty founder Maggie Spicer.
Wellness In 2024: Expect Growth Fueled By Digital And AI-Powered Personalization
Wellness industry leaders and experts on key trends and priorities in 2024.
Beauty In 2024: Driving Industry Growth And Innovation In An Increasingly Regulated World
Trade association leaders and industry experts highlight priorities for the year ahead, from tackling mounting sustainability and green science challenges to meeting new MoCRA requirements and educating European policymakers, new and old, on the cosmetics industry’s value and needs.
Association Focus In 2024: Self-Care, Sustainability And Prospects For Political ‘Reorientation’
Association leaders offer views on key challenges, priorities and opportunities for the self-care industry in 2024, including potential political redirections following elections in the US and Europe.
Consumer Health In 2024: ‘Switch Power,’ ‘Reframing Sustainability’ And Meeting Household Budgets
Views from industry leaders and experts on the biggest trends, challenges and opportunities facing consumer health in the new year.
ESG In 2024: Stakeholder Views From ‘Strategic Imperative’ To ‘Largely A Nonsense’
HBW Insight and Medtech Insight reached out to industry stakeholders for feedback on new climate-related disclosure requirements and growing environmental, social and governance (ESG) pressures on businesses.
Medicines And Medical Devices Should Be Exempt From New Plastic Packaging Rules Says EU Council
A complete exemption for medicines and medical devices is on the agenda for the EU Council as it enters trilogue negotiations with the European Commission and Parliament with regards to the proposed Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste.
Clean Beauty ‘Important’ To 63% Of US Shoppers, But Quality, Price Weigh On Decision
Most US beauty shoppers say "clean" is an "extremely" or "very" important factor when purchasing beauty products, but they continue to seek high-quality ingredients and factor in price, says CleanHub, a Berlin-based advocacy organization that surveyed more than 500 US consumers on the subject.
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