To shape a European operating environment conducive to long term growth and a sustainable future

Today, the European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) voted on its report on the European Commission’s proposal for the revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD).
Cosmetics Europe takes note of the result of the vote but would like to highlight a number of concerns it has in relation to the report.
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Our Vision
A flourishing European Cosmetics and personal care industry
Our Mission
To shape a European operating environment conducive to long term growth and a sustainable future
Cosmetics Europe Message
Ensuring Safety in Cosmetics
Consumer safety is the overriding objective for the manufacture and sale of cosmetic and personal care products in Europe - and the foremost responsibility for product safety lies with industry.
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