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Update of 21 September 2026: The German Environment Agency has reviewed the study and issued a corrected second edition. The current flustix RECYCLED Certification Programme was not part of the investigation and was not evaluated.

As part of the EU “Have Your Say” consultation on the evaluation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), we submitted our position paper focusing on one key issue: the current lack of a quantitative assessment logic for minimal polymer contents in fibre-based products. Clear, transparent and enforceable criteria are needed to preserve the innovative intention …

Berlin / Würzburg, 21 April 2026 – Kneipp is one of the leading providers of nature-based body care and health products and is now taking the next consistent step in its sustainability commitment: an initial range of 16 body care products has been successfully certified according to the flustix standard “Product Content Microplastic-Free.” The certification …

Dear flustix Community, 2025 marks a real shift: sustainability is no longer a moral add-on but a measurable economic advantage. With PPWR implementation approaching, EmpCo reshaping communication, and SUPD/GCD gaining precision, companies increasingly realise that scientifically robust, transparent claims deliver both credibility and financial benefit. flustix has responded with focus and momentum: new international certifications, …

From cosmetics brands to packaging manufacturers: which companies chose independently verified evidence in 2025 and what they substantiate with it.

Since the last update in December 2024, flustix has further expanded its international partner network. Companies are currently facing major regulatory shifts – PPWR, EmpCo, national plastic taxes and bonus systems. As a result, the need for reliable verification, standardised testing methods and fast certification continues to rise. flustix is responding with new partners, increased …