Your Guide to Trading In or Exporting to South Korea
South Korea holds a unique space in the cosmetics and skincare world. Following the rise of “K-beauty”, it has become one of the most influential countries in the beauty industry. The country also has a strong appetite for British brands and many big players, such as Lush, are already well-established in the Korean market.
The Business Guide to Recycling – Turning Waste into a Win-Win
Everything you need to know about business recycling programmes.
Extended Producer Responsibility regulations to become law from January 2026
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are set to become law from January 2026 for UK organisations that support or import packaging – but how will they affect your business?
The Sustainable Revolution: The fourth solutions summit proves innovation is here to stay
Last month, the British Beauty Council devised the fourth Packaging Solutions Summit – a landmark moment, decisively, that planet-positive packaging is no longer a future promise, but a market reality.
The Future of Beauty: How to cut through to the shoppers of tomorrow
Beauty has become increasingly fragmented due to market saturation and increasingly diverse consumer expectations. This British Beauty Week, we brought together leading experts from across the sector to share their strategies for cutting through. It’s hard to predict the future, but our panel of beauty experts did a stellar job this British Beauty Week. The […]
What does the EU ban on TPO gel nail polish mean for manicurists?
On the 1st of September 2025, trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), an ingredient in some gel nail polish, was banned by Norway, Switzerland, and all 27 EU member states.
British Beauty Council calls for tougher product regulations on online marketplaces
The British Beauty Council has joined a coalition of UK consumer groups, businesses and public safety organisations to press the government on tougher regulations for digital marketplaces
Shellworks: “People thought that sustainable choices mean ‘granola looking’ products, until now”
Whether you covet your pipettes or yearn for collectable bottles, Shellworks is changing the face of packaging without you batting an eyelid – here’s how Amir Afshar and Insiya Jafferjee are shaping the future of beauty.
United Nations negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty break down – here’s what it means for beauty
Today, negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty broke down after a three-year negotiation period – but what is it and what does this mean?
What do the new Government’s new strategies mean for beauty?
The UK Government recently published its Industrial Strategy, Trade Strategy, and Creative Industries Sector Plan. Here’s how beauty could feed into the plans…
