In a “major first” for the cosmetics, perfume and nutraceuticals sectors, 120 participants from 26 different international organizations – from VSEs to suppliers, independent consultancies and an academic body – have constructed a methodology for calculating and displaying the environmental and societal impact of perfumes, cosmetics, wellness and family health supplements.

Named the AFNOR Spec 2215, the ranking tool allows cosmetics or food supplement companies to display the environmental impact of their products in the form of a graduated rating from A to E, similar to the Nutriscore system.

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