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The application of 3R in cosmetics packaging
Sustainability in cosmetics packaging is more important than ever, and we need your input! The ACTT4Cosmetics initiative is conducting a survey to understand the application of the 3R principles (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) in cosmetics packaging.
Your insights will help shape future strategies for more sustainable packaging solutions. Whether you’re a brand, supplier, or industry professional, your voice matters!
> Take the survey HERE.
The survey takes just a few minutes, and your responses will contribute to a more eco-friendly cosmetics industry.

This competition aims to highlight innovative research projects with potential for the cosmetics and perfumery sector, applicable across the entire value chain, from ingredients to efficacy and safety testing, including skin biology, formulation, sensory evaluation, packaging, and distribution.
Who can compete?
All students, PhD candidates, academic researchers and industrials conducting research with a state-of-the-art scientific foundation, addressing technical challenges, and showing promising results for the industry. Two prizes will be granted: the Industrial Prize and the Academic Prize. Applicatations are open until January 31, 2025: share your work and try your luck!
Why participate?
To gain scientific recognition with international visibility through global media coverage and an international scientific jury bound by confidentiality, followed by an industrial jury composed of the leading brands. Win a €10,000 prize and accelerate the integration of your innovation into the industry and market.
Covered themes:
Ecological transition and societal impact Optimization of product, human, and environmental interactions Advanced technologies and digitalization Don't miss this opportunity to advance cosmetic innovation!
Contacts :
You are a start-up/SME: Aline LANDIER, alandier@cosmetic-valley.com
You are a researcher: Fanélie SAUVAGÈRE, fsauvagere@cosmetic-valley.com

Conference on the future of the European Cosmetics Industry
Monday, July 3, 2023
2:00 PM 6:00 PM
Committee of the Regions in Brussels 99 Rue Belliard Bruxelles, Bruxelles, 1000 Belgique
As part of the Go4Cosmetics European inter-regional partnership, the Centre-Val de Loire and Lombardy regions, Cosmetic Valley (France) and REI-Reindustria Innovazione (Italy), will be promoting a conference on "The future of the European cosmetics industry", to be held on July 3, at 2:00 pm (CEST), at the Committee of the Regions in Brussels (Belgium).
Taking the form of round tables, the event will bring together key players from the sector and European institutions to discuss the challenges facing the cosmetics industry in Europe, linked to ecological and digital transitions, increased international competition and research and innovation.
The conference will conclude with an awards ceremony for innovative players in the cosmetics sector and a networking cocktail reception.
Practical info :
- Program (in progress): https://european-cosmetic.eventmaker.io/en/program
- Registration until June 15 on the following link: https://european-cosmetic.eventmaker.io/en
- Access to the conference is free, but registration is mandatory (This conference is only open to European partners).
Don't miss this opportunity!