IP News: All That Glitters Is Not Gold

While glitter may be perfect for festive make-up and adds a bit of shine to our lives, these sparkles are extremely harmful to the environment. Regulations governing cosmetics in the European Union are set to evolve, bringing new compliance obligations. Our team recognizes the challenges this transition poses for the cosmetic industry and is ready to support you in this context.

For several years, the Council has urged the Commission to propose measures to reduce plastic debris in the marine environment, including banning polymers in cosmetic products¹. In response, the Commission adopted a plastics strategy in January 2018², reaffirmed in the European Green Deal³ in December 2019, the new Circular Economy Action Plan in March 2020⁴, and the Zero Pollution Action Plan in May 2021⁵, with the goal of reducing microplastic pollution by 30% by 2030.