Ecovia Intelligence will be participating at In-Cosmetics Global, hosted in Amsterdam on 8-10th April 2025. We are partner of the Sustainability Zone, sponsored by AAK, which comprises four key areas: the Forum, Display, Theatre and Pavilion. The Sustainability Pavilion will be a hub for connecting with experts and suppliers in sustainable beauty practice. Covering consultancy, […]
Washington to Ban Formaldehydes in Beauty Products
The Washington State Department of Ecology has published a draft regulation that, if passed, will ban some 28 formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in beauty and personal care manufactured, sold or distributed in the state from 2027. Officials said the new proposal is an effort to increase protection for human health and the environment. “I’m really passionate about getting […]
Norwex Adopts EWG Certification
Norwex has announced that three of its skin care products are now verified by the Environmental Working Group (EWG). The EWG Verified mark on products ensures customers that the product meets the organization’s strict safety standards that reviews ingredient transparency, sustainability efforts and a rigorous review process to ensure the products are free of harmful […]
Dr. Bronner’s Drops B Corp Certification
The organic soaps company Dr. Bronner’s has announced it will be dropping its B Corp certification. Dr. Bronner’s says B Lab’s standards are weak, and that some multinational corporations are now using its seal—an encircled B, which became a symbol that businesses can be “a force for good”—as a form of greenwashing. The company mainly takes […]
Microplastics and PFAS Have Greater Combined Risk
Researchers at the University of Birmingham investigated the environmental effects of microplastics and Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and showed that, combined, they can be very harmful to aquatic life. PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’, and microplastics are more toxic when combined than on their own. Researchers compared water fleas (Daphnia) unexposed to pollution with another group […]