European Union
Value of Beauty Alliance Launches
The organization was created to highlight the importance of Europe's beauty value chain.
Inside the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
The Cornell Global Labor Initiative proposes new outcomes metrics to strengthen the EU's newly passed ESG…
EU Ready for ‘Final Negotiations’ on Forced Labor Legislation
The European Council has agreed on a common position for talks with the European Parliament.
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EU Greenwashing Ban Gets ‘Final Green Light’
Unless backed by solid evidence, vague marketing claims like "eco-friendly" and "climate neutral" will be…
The RealReal Joins Eon Exchange as a Resale Partner
The luxury reseller and Eon Exchange are partnering to enhance luxury resale and promote the circular economy…
What to Watch: At 70, French Luxury Association Comité Colbert Is Firing on All Cylinders
Chief executive officer Bénédicte Epinay details plans for the year ahead, from events in Saudi Arabia and…
Euratex Endorses EU Revised Textile Labelling Legislation
The agency proposes other changes on fiber content, physical labels, care, fur and leather.
Assessing G7 and European Union’s Russian Diamond Ban
The ban and coming traceability requirements closed a loophole that could have seen a diamond mined in Russia…
EU Agrees on Due Diligence Obligations for Big Businesses
The rules will now have to be endorsed and formally adopted by the European Council and European Parliament…
Uyghur Forced Labor Goods ‘Flooding’ EU Market: Report
Fashion's biggest names are at risk of sourcing products made by persecuted Muslim minorities in China, it…
Britain’s GMB Trade Union Plans Holiday Strike at Yoox Net-a-porter Depot
Union members are threatening to walk out for 22 days during the key pre-Christmas shopping season.
European Commission Could Delay REACH Revisions
The wide-ranging chemicals legislation may impact the beauty industry.
5 Essential Facts for Fashion About EU’s Digital Services Act
The most sweeping effort to rein in Big Tech takes effect Friday. Here are the crucial facets that fashion…
What to Watch: The EU Set to Tackle Textile Waste
As the Netherlands becomes the third EU country to pass an Extended Producer Responsibility law, the block is…
Positive Luxury Looks to Speed Net-zero Adoption
Certification agencies are linking arms for luxury compliance.