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💬 "The current lack of transparency of chemicals in products is a main barrier for brands with ambitious chemicals management. We should take this moment to kickstart a discussion on how regulation can give these companies the information they need", says Theresa Kjell at ChemSec. 🇪🇺 This week, the EU Council adopted the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (#ESPR), which creates a legal framework for tracking and banning harmful chemicals. ➡️ Check out this briefing published today by ClientEarth, which describes the needs and possibilities for addressing this urgent matter: https://lnkd.in/dwM4rHMp

How to tell if a product complies to the UK Government's Green Claims Code which requires that any company making environmental claims must ensure that: Is the claim objective and tested against measurable criteria for which evidence can be gathered? By only using products approved by ECOCERT as natural, we meet this requirement. Is the evidence based on accepted science and has it been subjected to independent scrutiny? To comply with the Green Claims Code, we ensure our claims about our products being naturally derived are independently verified by the global leader in natural product certification, ECOCERT. Is the evidence up to date and does it reflect real-world conditions, be available to others in our supply chain, and be publicly accessible? Are claims supported by robust, credible, and up-to-date evidence? This evidence can come from published research or independent studies. Claims that our raw materials are naturally derived are backed by comprehensive evidence from ECOCERT Group. If you want products that tick all the boxes above, Contact our distribution partners!  https://lnkd.in/dVU6V4gg #greenclaims #ecocert #becomegreen

Here are the top benefits of RSPO certification: - Reduced environmental impact: RSPO promotes sustainable palm oil production methods that protect designated conservation areas, minimize carbon emissions, and ensure responsible water management. By choosing RSPO certified products, you are contributing to a more sustainable future for our planet. - Corporate social responsibility: Supporting RSPO certified products means backing companies that prioritize social responsibility. By choosing to use sustainable palm oil, companies are taking a step towards reducing their environmental impact and demonstrating their commitment to a more sustainable future. Join the movement towards a more sustainable future by choosing RSPO certified products. #sustainability #RSPOcertification #environmentalimpact #corporatesocialresponsibility

I get asked a lot about Green Claims Compliance and how to achieve this, this gives an example of how we've achieved this at Biovate with Ecocert certification

Here's an interesting post by Nick Winstone about the work the he and BioVate® Hygienics have done to comply with the Green Claims Code. What are you doing to follow it?

Canada's new plastics reporting regulations are a new step in environmental stewardship. ...And they could create a compliance challenge for anyone doing business in Canada if data isn't collected now for the first phased-in reporting deadline in 2025. Businesses involved in plastic production, importing, management, and more will need to report comprehensive data annually. Wondering if that's you? Our newest blog post from Snaplinc Consulting has all the answers:

Greenwashing is a major problem in consumer product markets. Why should consumers trust your product claims? SGS Green Mark certification demonstrates independent evaluation of environmental attribute claims against scientific standards. To learn more about the benefits of SGS Green Marks contact james.birch@sgs.com for more information. #consumergoods #sustainability #biodegradability #compostability #recycling

Exactly this. We cannot continue having taxpayers pay for the detrimental side-effects of a highly profitable chemical industry. And if we are to move towards a circular economy - hazardous chemicals cannot be part of it. As the market has failed to solve this voluntarily, we need regulation to step up.

Canada's new plastics reporting regulations are a new step in environmental stewardship. ...And they could create a compliance challenge for anyone doing business in Canada if data isn't collected now for the first phased-in reporting deadline in 2025. Businesses involved in plastic production, importing, management, and more will need to report comprehensive data annually. Wondering if that's you? Our newest blog post from Snaplinc Consulting has all the answers:

Today, manufacturers profit from selling products containing hazardous substances – while the cost of cleaning up the mess is paid by the public purse. This is not only unfair and a waste of resources, but also a threat to the circular society. Most people want the cost of remediation to be borne by the manufacturer, our survey shows. This is also the core of the so-called polluter pays principle that underpins environmental legislation and policy in the EU. Still, the principle is far from being implemented in practice. To place responsibility where it belongs, we need to make manufacturers liable for the disposal of their products even before they are put on the market. Read more about why it is time to make the polluter actually pay here. 👇