The EU-funded projects SSbD4CheM and BIO‑SUSHY are advancing their joint efforts to develop innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions for cosmetic packaging. In BIO-SUSHY it is all about PFAS-free coatings development for paper-based packaging, textile and glass packaging applications; in SSbD4CheM, among others, it is about the development of new sustainable fillers like nanocellulose and its implementation in different cosmetic products. As part of this ongoing collaboration, the partners have outlined a series of concrete next steps aimed at validating environmentally friendly materials like PFAS-free coatings for cosmetic glass packaging with sliding performances (easy clean effect) and novel cosmetic formulations, under real-use conditions.
Partner Materia Nova, from BIO-SUSHY, will select a specific design type of glass packaging coated by PFAS-free coatings (sol-gel applied by spray) . The selected coated glass containers will be shared with the AHAVA team, from SSbD4CheM project, for evaluation of cosmetic cream product stability and feedback. Based on AHAVA’s input, 16 cosmetic glass packages will be coated with BIO-SUSHY’s sol-gel coatings for stability tests covered by AHAVA team.
Following the coating process, the packaging will be transferred to AHAVA, where it will undergo practical application and testing. AHAVA will fill the coated containers with the newly developed cosmetics developed within the SSbD4CheM project (nanocellulose cream and/or lotion) for testing in laboratory conditions. This step is crucial to assess how the innovative coatings perform in terms of product durability, sustainability, and safety over time.
In the final phase of the BIO SUSHY project, at least one coated glass packaging will be delivered to AHAVA. This packaging will be used to test the new formulations of the cosmetic products incorporating nanocellulose as functional filler.
This external case study highlights the strong synergy and collaboration efforts between both projects, bridging material innovation, industrial application, and sustainability goals. By combining novel coating technologies with bio-based cosmetic formulations, the projects are taking significant steps toward Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) packaging systems for the cosmetics industry. The outcomes of this cooperation are expected to provide valuable insights into the scalability and real-world performance of eco-friendly materials, supporting the transition to more sustainable product systems across Europe.
Stay tuned for the results!
