France
In France, the new Triman logo + sorting instructions has been mandatory on the labels of recyclable products, including cosmetics. For all products to be placed on the market, with Decree No. 2014-15733, effective January 1, 2022 should comply with this rule.
The Triman symbol aims to inform the consumer that the product must be recycled properly. Additional provisions in France mandates the sorting instructions must also be included on the label in the national language.
A transitional period has been granted until March 9, 2023. After that date, packaging that does not comply with the new Triman symbol rules is prohibited from being placed on the French market.
Example Triman Logo:
Italy
All products to be sold in Italy must contain environmental label within the scope of Decree No. 116 of September 3, 2020. The symbol provides, facilitate the collection, reuse, recovery and recycling of packaging, to inform consumers about the final destination of the packaging.
The relevant decision entered into force as of January 1, 2022. However, currently available products on the market can be placed on the market without new environmental labeling requirements until their stocks run out.
Example Environmental Label:
Are you launching a cosmetic product in France or Italy and are lost on specific labeling requirements? Let our expert assessors review the compliance of your labels for you. Check out our Cosmetic Label Review service to make sure your cosmetic product labels are compliant!
