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France bans PFAS in cosmetics

France has passed a bill to ban the production, import or sale…

Caroline Bissell

US Food and Drug Administration confirms animal testing requirement for chemical SPF ingredients

In an exclusive interview with BeautyMatter earlier this week, a representative for…

Charlee Singleton

Global organic area nears 99 million hectares – organic market back on track

The global organic farming area expanded by 2.6 percent in 2023, bringing…

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Heavy pesticide exposure poses similar cancer risk as smoking

We all know the link to tobacco, but what about pesticides? A…

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73% of conscious Londoners are positive about organic food from Sweden

A new survey from the opinion institute Verian, conducted on behalf of…

Charlee Singleton

What’s driving the natural beauty market in 2025?

As we step into 2025, the demand for ethical and high-performing natural…

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EU-MERCOSUR agreement: how does it affect organic production?

After more than 25 years of negotiations, the agreement between the European…

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Game-changing policies are needed to make it a ‘high five’

As the five-year countdown to the 25%-organic-by-2030 target begins, will 2025 bring…

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EU policies should support farmers to reduce harmful pesticides

IFOAM Organics Europe launches a campaign to raise awareness of the social,…

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IFOAM Organics Europe continues shaping the future of EU agriculture as member of EBAF

“Organic farmers and food producers are leading efforts to make European agriculture…

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Public meals: a driver for organic food and farming!

Across the globe, organic organizations and governments are pioneering organic school meals…

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Organic sales increased by a push – Sales of organic carrots increased by 253%

Push experiments carried out in a joint project between four EU countries…

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European Natural Beauty Awards unveils new visual identity

The European Natural Beauty Awards (ENBA) announces the launch of its new…

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Youth declaration to Commissioner Hansen: The empowerment of youth is essential for long-term vision of European agriculture

In a joint declaration, participants to the European Commission’s Youth Policy Dialogue…

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New era for Nordic Organic Food Fair as it returns to Malmömässan under new management

The highly regarded Nordic Organic Food Fair, a cornerstone event for the…

Charlee Singleton

Organics Europe to EU: Seize the moment for a sustainable agri-food future

IFOAM Organics Europe published its recommendations for the European Commission’s forthcoming Vision…

Charlee Singleton

Paris becomes the stage for the European Natural Beauty Awards 2025

European Natural Beauty Awards (ENBA), the major event celebrating excellence in the…

Charlee Singleton

Weleda unveils cutting-edge ‘Cradle Campus’ logistics hub

Weleda has opened a new award-winning ‘Cradle Campus’ in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany.…

Charlee Singleton

Cocoa tracking instead of greenwashing

New laws designed to monitor supply chains are putting pressure on the…

Charlee Singleton

Disappointing COP29 again sidelines organic production

The United Nations Climate Change Conference, better known as COP, took place…

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