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Cosmetic Packaging: European Regulatory Aspects and Sustainability

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Dipartimento di Scienze del Farmaco, Università del Piemonte Orientale A. Avogadro, Largo Donegani 2/3, 28100 Novara, Italy
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Scuola di Scienze del Farmaco e dei Prodotti della Salute, Università di Camerino, Via Madonna delle Carceri, 9, 62032 Camerino, Italy
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Dipartimento di Scienza e Tecnologia del Farmaco, Università di Torino, Via P. Giuria 9, 10125 Torino, Italy
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Cosmetics 2024, 11(4), 110; https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics11040110
Submission received: 21 May 2024 / Revised: 19 June 2024 / Accepted: 27 June 2024 / Published: 30 June 2024

Abstract

This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of various aspects related to cosmetic product packaging, highlighting both advancements and challenges in the field. Initially, it offers a general description of the main materials used in cosmetic containers, including plastic, glass, paper, and aluminum. This is followed by an analysis of the existing EU legislative frameworks that govern cosmetic packaging, encompassing chemical, food, and waste regulations. The paper also discusses recent EU regulatory proposals and guidelines from trade associations aimed at enhancing the sustainability of cosmetic packaging materials. Additionally, the role of recycled and bio-based packaging materials in promoting environmental sustainability is analyzed. Overall, this review aims to provide insights for experts in the field on how to balance safety, functionality, and environmental responsibility in cosmetic packaging.
Keywords: cosmetic packaging; EU legislation; guidelines; container materials; sustainability cosmetic packaging; EU legislation; guidelines; container materials; sustainability

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Morel, S.; Mura, G.; Gallarate, M.; Sapino, S. Cosmetic Packaging: European Regulatory Aspects and Sustainability. Cosmetics 2024, 11, 110. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics11040110

AMA Style

Morel S, Mura G, Gallarate M, Sapino S. Cosmetic Packaging: European Regulatory Aspects and Sustainability. Cosmetics. 2024; 11(4):110. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics11040110

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Morel, Silvia, Giulia Mura, Marina Gallarate, and Simona Sapino. 2024. "Cosmetic Packaging: European Regulatory Aspects and Sustainability" Cosmetics 11, no. 4: 110. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics11040110

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