Who will be impacted by Digital Product Passports: Cosmetics industry?
According to the British Beauty Council, just 14% of cosmetics packaging finds its way to recycling plants, and only 9% is actually recycled. Most of this is single-use plastic packaging which is often found in cosmetics. These can take up to 450 years to break down in landfill.
As part of the EU’s circular economy action plan, digital product passports (DPPS) will soon be implemented to promote longer product life cycles, improve recycling, and increase supply chain transparency.
For the cosmetics industry, this will mean a focus on sustainable sourcing, ethical production methods, and clear communication with consumers about what's in their beauty products.
DPPs will hold important information on ingredients, the ethicality of sourcing and manufacturing, and recyclability and disposal information for end users.
Due to the complex nature of the cosmetics industry’s supply chain, multiple stakeholders will be affected:
Cosmetics manufacturers will need to provide detailed information on the ingredients in their products, including the processes used and how they were sourced.
Suppliers of raw materials and ingredients will have to disclose comprehensive information about their products to manufacturers and the wider supply chain.
Retailers will have to make sure that consumers have easy access to DPPs to make informed purchases based on information about sustainability, safety, and ethical issues.
Consumers will benefit from improved transparency around the products they buy and will be able to verify marketing claims around sustainability for themselves.
Consumers will be able to better identify ingredients in products and potential allergens.
Recycling and waste management companies will have access to much better information on the composition of cosmetic products and how to recycle them properly.
Digital Product Passport: Cosmetics timeline
Digital Product Passports for the cosmetics industry will come into effect by 2027 following other sectors such as batteries. Companies that are compliant ahead of time will see the least possible disruption when the changes become mandatory.
How to prepare for digital product passports in the cosmetics industry:
Companies in the cosmetics industry should prepare for the implementation of DPPs as early as possible. Here are a few ways to start:
Gather accurate data on the ingredients found in products, the sourcing practices used, and the environmental impact of the manufacturing process.
Designate a DPP lead or team to develop a comprehensive compliance strategy ready for mandatory implementation.
Audit current suppliers to make sure they’re able to provide the necessary data for compliant DPPs and are adhering to sustainable business practices.
Invest in a reliable technology solution that ensures stakeholders at every level can accurately record information for DPPs and easily access them.
What to look out for in a DPP solution for cosmetics:
When exploring solutions for DPP implementations, it’s important to find a platform that can handle the unique requirements of the cosmetics supply chain. This means:
A DPP solution with comprehensive data management that can easily store and share detailed information on ingredients, sourcing, manufacture, and sustainability.
A robust platform that will seamlessly integrate with current supply chain systems to ensure every stakeholder can do their part in ensuring transparency and compliance.
A user-friendly interface that requires minimal training to integrate with current processes and workflows.
Secure storage of all the required data and sensitive information.
AuthentifyIt is an all-in-one platform that streamlines DPP data collection and sharing for the cosmetics industry. We’re also experts at navigating the complex regulatory requirements set out by the EU, making us a one-stop shop for smooth DDP implementation.
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