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Cosmetics: the label tells more than just the formulaIngredients, period after opening, precautions and batch number answer different questions. A simple way to read a package without getting lost in the INCI list.
Perfumes: why labels may get longer in 2026The European timetable strengthens the identification of fragrance allergens. A longer list does not necessarily mean a new formula: it is also important to understand the transition.
“Free from”: a claim worth a second lookA reassuring word on a jar is not enough to compare two skincare products. European criteria invite us to distinguish useful information from a claim that suggests more than it proves.
TPO and nails: what the ban means for old stockThe European ban has applied since September 2025. The point that is often misunderstood concerns products bought before that date and their professional use.
Vicky Krieps: from Luxembourg to Cannes, the films of an international actressFrom Phantom Thread to Corsage, then Love Me Tender and Diamond, Vicky Krieps is building a career across languages and cinemas. A profile, her awards and five films to discover her work.
Henri Tudor: the man who made electricity an everyday serviceFrom Rosport to Echternach, Henri Tudor refined electric accumulators before helping bring lighting to towns. The story of a Luxembourg inventor who became a European industrialist.
USB-C: choosing the right charger also means checking the wattageLaptops joined the EU’s common charger rules in April 2026. The shape of the plug is no substitute for reading the specifications.
Media: what independence means for readersThe European regulation protects several conditions of journalistic work. It also invites us to look at who owns a media outlet and how information is produced.
Smartphones: reading the label beyond the big letterBattery life, durability, repairability: the European label offers several points of reference. None replaces the others when comparing two phones.
Food waste: what the 2030 target really meansThe European Union sets national reduction targets. In the kitchen, understanding what we throw away is a practical place to start.
The organic logo alone does not tell you where your meal comes fromThe starry leaf indicates a certified method of production. To understand where the ingredients come from, you also need to read the accompanying wording.
Food dates: two labels, two decisionsA date that has passed does not always mean the same thing. Guidance from the ALVA and EFSA on reading the packaging before deciding.